Title The miracle strip : a story of Longacres Race Track / a Stephen Sadis film ; produced and directed by Stephen Sadis

Published Seattle, WA : Great Northern Filmworks, 1992

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Description 1 online resource (79 minutes) Summary During the height of the Depression, local businessman Joe Gottstein took the largest gamble of his life. In 33 days he built Longacres Race Track, sparking the growth of the Thoroughbred industry and creating a second home for jockeys, trainers and railbirds. This compelling film captures the beauty of this sport and the deep emotional hold Longacres had on thousands of NW residents Notes Title from title screen (viewed August 22, 2023) Performer Narrated by Paul Herlinger Notes In English Subject Longacres Park (Renton, Wash.) -- History Longacres Park (Renton, Wash.) Horse racing -- Washington (State) -- Renton -- History Racetracks (Horse racing) -- Washington (State) -- Renton -- History Horse racing. Racetracks (Horse racing) Washington (State) -- Renton. Genre/Form documentary film. Documentary films. Feature films. History. Documentary films. Feature films. Documentaires. Form Streaming video Author Sadis, Stephen, director, producer, screenwriter Perpetual Motion Pictures (Seattle, Wash.), presenter. Great Northern Filmworks (Firm), publisher

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