The False Start, Jerome Park New York, Currier & Ives 1868, Horse Races, Triptych Metal Sign, Americana, Wall Decor, Wall Art 54"x36"

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This metal triptych is made from 24 gauge American steel (No Flimsy Tin Here). Each panel is drilled and riveted for easy hanging. Designs are baked into a powder coating for a durable finish. You can take a hammer to this sign. Our signs are hand made just like in the days. Rest assured this sign is made to last!
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The false start - Art showing Jerome Park horse racing track, with crowds watching the false start of a race. 1868

The racetrack opened in 1866 in the northwest part of Fordham, Westchester County (now in the Bronx), New York. Built on the old Bathgate estate, and operated by the American Jockey Club, its owner/members were led by financier Leonard W. Jerome and August Belmont, Sr. A luxurious clubhouse was built near a rise that looked over the race course on what was known as "The Bluff".

In those days, many would come to the racing park by horse, coach and carriage, or by railroad at Fordham Station, located at the bottom of Fordham Hill and Rose Hill in Old Fordham Village. Later in the century, it would connect to Bedford Park Station.

The first Belmont Stakes, the oldest of the three U.S. Triple Crown races which was named in honor of August Belmont, Sr., was held at Jerome Park Racetrack and continued to be run there until 1890 when it was moved to nearby Morris Park Racecourse. Jerome Park Racetrack was also the home to the Champagne Stakes from its inaugural running in 1867 through 1889 and the Ladies Handicap, created in 1868 and which today is run at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens and is the oldest stakes race in the United States exclusively for fillies and mares.

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Extra Large - Measures a whopping 54" wide x 36" High. Each panel measures 18" x 36"

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