Narragansett Race Track
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Narragansett Park was an American race track for Thoroughbred horse races built in 1934 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Some of its important races were the Rhode Island Handicap, Governors Handicap, and the Narragansett Special. In its heyday, the track hosted races in which numerous Thoroughbred greats competed such as War Admiral, Seabiscuit, and Gun Bow.
Competition for the betting public saw the facility close in 1978. The following year the city of Pawtucket bought the facility for commercial and residential redevelopment. All that remains of the grounds today is the grandstand building, which is in use as an outlet for discount retailer Building 19. [1]
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