ARTIST: Paul Frenzeny
PUBLISHER: Published in Harper's Weekly,
MEDIUM: Wood engraving with modern handcoloring,
DATE: 1879.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 1/8 x 13 3/8".
DESCRIPTION: Brighton Beach was initially developed by William A. Engeman. He built this racetrack which opened in 1879 just north of Brighton Beach Avenue. It immediately became New York's most popular site for horse racing. The track closed in 1908.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition with modern hand color.
REFERENCE: August 30, 1879 pp.684.
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