Pass to the Guttenberg Race Track - 1888

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Title

Pass to the Guttenberg Race Track - 1888

Subject

WHC88268

Description

While this is a Guttenberg item, there is a Weehawken connection here. Many of the people who came over from New York on the ferry to Weehawken were on their way to a day at the races up in Guttenberg. While this is a Guttenberg item, there is a Weehawken connection here. Many of the people who came over from New York on the ferry to Weehawken were on their way to a day at the races up in Guttenberg. The front of this pass reads: Hudson County Racing Association Autumn Meeting Complimentary 1888 Guttenberg, NJ and the back reads: 1888 This Badge of admission is issued on the following Conditions: Any person whose presence is deemed objectionable, and any person guilty of any malpractice on the Turf shall be liable to be expelled. Every person expelled shall forfeit his badge and have no claim against the Association. Must be worn conspicuously Not transferrable

Date

1888

Type

O2

Identifier

WHC88268

Coverage

Weehawken, NJ [40.7663711,-74.02537149999999]

Geolocation

Citation

“Pass to the Guttenberg Race Track - 1888,” The Weehawken Time Machine, accessed April 24, 2024, https://weehawkentimemachine.omeka.net/items/show/3211.