Early Horse Racecourse

Title : Early Horse Racecourse

Topic : Virtual Shanghai

Location : Shanghai: International Settlement

Date (start) : 1860

Estimated dates : 1860-1899

Nature : B&W Photo

Support image : Unknown

Caption on support : THE RACE-COURSE LOOKING EAST.

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;ground;sport;horse

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

Street name : Bubbling Well