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Golden Gate Park

January 1, 1910

Crowds watching bicycle race in the Stadium (Polo Fields) Golden Gate Park Stadium was proposed in 1904, delayed construction because of the 1906 earthquake and fire. Opened on July 4, 1906. It was envisioned as a multi-use stadium, but popularly called the Polo Field because that sport was played intermittently from the 1920s to 1960s.(JF) (colorized)[Stadium, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Southern Pacific]

Golden Gate Park
Location

1004 John F Kennedy Dr, 94122

Keywords
Artifact
  • Citation: Pillsbury Picture Co.
  • Date Added: September 30, 2017
  • Contributor: Courtesy of Dan Zelinsky
Rights

Downloadable: Yes