Improvements At Churchill Downs., Daily Racing Form, 1913-08-08

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IMPROVEMENTS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS Louisville Ky August 7 An improvement now under way at Churchill Downs which will add in beautifying that portion of the grounds is the erec ¬ tion of a greenhouse near the Fourth Avenue on trance at the head of the automobile drive from that street to the grandstand The new structure is eighty feet In length and thirtyfour feet in width and will be utilized in cold weather in housing the perishable plants and shrubbery which make the grounds so ornate qnd beautiful beautifulOn On the stable side of the track all low structures are being overhauled and new roofing put on while the whitewashes and painters are Ht work on the grounds Work has also been begim with a view to tilling the lagoon behind several of the stables on the Fourth Aveuiie side and before another year that portion of the ground will be as sightly as could be desired Ultimately a green lawn will cover all that portion of tlie enclosure


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