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Location DB > United States > New Hampshire > Salem > Rockingham Park
 Name
Rockingham Park
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 Database Info
created by Weirdlig on 10/17/2011 3:08 PM
last modified by FFStudios on 5/16/2021 3:44 AM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
1-mile thoroughbred horse racing track often referred to as "Little Saratoga" with simulcasting, a poker room, and dozens of stables and outbuildings. Closed to horse racing in 2009 and finally ended simulcasting and poker events in 2016 when it was sold to a local development company.
 Basic Information
Type: Race track/several buildings
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Difficult
Recommendation: forget it
 Physical Information
Address
Rt. 28
Salem, New Hampshire
United States
Owner: Tuscan Village Salem
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  • Unsafe ceilings
  •  Interesting Features
    Numerous long stables, a few slightly larger buildings stacked with chairs, tall lamps and speakers--all great for photography in the right weather. One building contains an ex-jockey's truck with a number of bizarre action figures glued to the hood.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • razor wire
  • 24 hour guard
  • locked gates
  • cameras
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1906
    Closed: 2016
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • time machine
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    Opened in 1906 adjacent to the Salem Depot train station and once attracted tens of thousands of people to what was then the small town of Salem. In its early years, it hosted aviation meets, auto and motorcycle racing, and even served as a temporary camp for the US Army during World War I. In 1980, the track's grandstand burnt down, causing the track to be closed for four years until repairs were finished in May of 1984.
     Media Coverage
    "After 110 years, Rockingham Park closes its doors" - https://www.wmur.c...ts-doors-1/5214632

    "Remembering Rockingham Park: A Story of Prestige and Decline" - https://www.nhpr.o...d-decline#stream/0
     Future Plans
    Currently the finishing touches are being placed on the mixed-use development Tuscan Village which occupies the racetrack's former location
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    Lucky Number 23
    Mon, Oct 17th, 2011
    posted by Weirdlig
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    Sat, Nov 26th, 2011
    posted by Weirdlig
    9 pictures


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     Web Links
    Rockingham Park Info at Horse Racing America - http://www.horsera...ks/nh/homeRkm.html
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 5/23/2021 2:54 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on May 23 21 at 14:54, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on May 23 21 at 4:14, FFStudios created a new gallery
  • on May 16 21 at 10:03, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on May 16 21 at 3:44, FFStudios changed the following: Owner, History, Year Closed, Status, Security Measures, Required Equipment, Recommended Equipment, Media Coverage, Future Plans, Description, Web Links
  • on Jan 26 16 at 8:09, Steed validated this location
  • on Dec 29 15 at 5:53, FFStudios changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Security Measures, Future Plans
  • on Jun 25 14 at 9:24, Steed validated this location
  • on Jun 4 14 at 22:00, FFStudios changed the following: Street Address, Year Built, Year Closed, Accessibility, Hazards, Security Measures, Required Equipment, Recommended Equipment, Description
  • on Nov 26 11 at 17:10, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Nov 26 11 at 4:26, Weirdlig changed the following: Interesting Features, Security Measures, Description
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