From 1899 to 1964, the Tanforan Race Track had it's glories and it's depression.
1899-1918: There was horse racing, airplane racing and car racing.
During WWI: The track was used as a training area and had tents to house the troops.
1923: A new grandstand was built.
1937-1940: Seabiscuit became the biggest money winner in horse racing.
1941: WWII began and became a gathering area for over 4,000 Japanese-Americans subject to relocation. Following the war, Tanforan re-opened and continued its racing schedule.
1964: After all racing stopped, a fire detroyed the track.
1971: Tanforan reincarnated as a shopping center!

For more information on the history of Tanforan please visit these sites:
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=112832
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shops_at_Tanforan

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