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The Derby, Washington Park, Chicago, USA
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The Derby, Washington Park, Chicago, USA
Crowds alongside the course and high on the stand watch a group of horses racing in The Derby at Washington Park, Chicago. Date: circa 1895
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Alongside Chicago Course Crowds Derby Stand Washington Watch 1895
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A Thrilling Moment at The Derby, Washington Park, Chicago, 1895: This evocative photograph captures the excitement and energy of a bygone era at The Derby horse race held at Washington Park in Chicago, circa 1895. The image portrays a dynamic scene of crowds of people, dressed in their finest attire, gathered along the racecourse and high up on the grandstand, all eagerly watching as a group of powerful horses race towards the finish line. The atmosphere is electric, with the anticipation of the outcome palpable in the air. The men in the foreground, some wearing top hats and others with their hands in their pockets, lean in closely, fully engaged in the spectacle before them. The women, dressed in elegant gowns and hats, clasp their hands to their chests or cover their mouths in delight or anxiety. The horses, a blur of motion and power, charge forward, their jockeys expertly guiding them through the race. The vibrant colors of their silks stand out against the lush green grass of the racecourse and the blue sky above. The grandstand looms in the background, a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the event. The Derby at Washington Park was a much-anticipated social event in Chicago during the late 1800s, drawing large crowds from the city and beyond. This photograph offers a glimpse into the excitement and pageantry of the race, transporting us back in time to an era of elegance, horse racing, and the simple joy of a day at the races.
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