At the racecourse

Title : At the racecourse

Topic : Virtual Shanghai

Location : Shanghai: International Settlement

Date (start) : 1930

Estimated dates : 1930-1939

Nature : B&W Photo

Support image : Unknown

Information data : The Public Recreation Ground was established in 1860s. It included a racecourse, a cricket ground, a public recreation ground, the Recreation Club and a swimming bath too, The Race Club and Grand Stand were built west side of the ground. In the 20th c. it was renewed, so the Race Club and Grand Stand were demolished to let the room to new houses; while inside the ground the following clubs were opened: boowling, cricket, golf, race, swimming and the Recreation Club move inside too.

Keywords : Racecourse;people;horse;ground;sport

Keywords (fr) : champ de course;gens;cheval;terrain;sport

Street name : Bubbling Well