The Lost Trotting Parks Storyboard Archives

The Lost Trotting Parks Storyboard Archives

Monday, March 30, 2015

Bringing Fans Back to the Grandstands: Create the Fan Experience -- Be Close to the Action -- Capture the Action -- Understand the Nature of the Competition







Be a Part of the Solution -- Reconnect in Present to Appreciate our Past -- Maine Harness Racing Since the 19th Century

-- Bring the Past to Present to Create the Future --
We live in a time where many check on their lives and their relationships with a Smart Phone. Perhaps we need to step back and re-evaluate
the choices that we make as we live each day.

The "All-Heart" Campaign is asking you to consider returning to the grandstands throughout Maine and learn to appreciate the Standardbred Athletes alongwith their reinsmen as they compete for purses on the oval turf.

Maine's harness racing tradition dates back to the 19th century. Many race meets were attended by over 10,000 fans. 
The Balch Stallion Race in Boston during the 1890'sattracted 40,000 fans. 

Take the time to learn more about harness racing.
If interested, contact Laurie MacKenzie by e-mail at allheart717@gmail.com.
Visit the "All-Heart" Campaign on Facebook!


Saturday, March 28, 2015

Upon the Death of Hambletonian by Don Daniels

Today Don Daniels posted on Facebook the story surrounding the death of Hambletonian. Don gave me his permission to repost his content to the Lost Trotting Parks Heritage Center.


Saturday, January 24, 2015

Promoting Maine Communities -- Maine Agricultural Fairs --- Maine Harness Racing -- Strout Selected Farm Bargains -- Waterville, Maine -- 1919

This post highlights a promotional flyer produced by Strout Selected Farm Bargains Around Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine. Within this promotion, Kennebec County real estate is listed for sale, Kennebec County Agriculture is promoted, the Central Maine Fair is featured, and the image of the harness racing track and grandstand is on the front cover.

Waterville in the Heart of Maine