The True Story of Lacey's Racetrack
Submitted by Lanny Weaver for the Lacey's 50th Anniversary Committee Edited by Erin Quinn Valcho from a longer version written for the Lacey Histor...
Submitted by Lanny Weaver for the Lacey's 50th Anniversary Committee Edited by Erin Quinn Valcho from a longer version written for the Lacey Historical Society 'Perfect!' gushed the April 10, 1891 Morning Olympian in describing the just completed Woodland racetrack built by Isaac Ellis of Olympia. The mile-long oval track featured level stretches, well-designed turns and a consistency requiring only two hours to dry it out even after three days of rain. There were stables for 50 horses, a grandstand, judges' stand, and a 'fine' two story clubhouse with twelve rooms.