On Jan. 15 of 1925, Hialeah Park opened for thoroughbred racing. Not only did Hialeah include a one-mile dirt track, clubhouse, administration building and 21 stables, but nearby was a jai alai fronton (the first in the US), a dance hall and roller coaster. Oh, and a snake catcher. Because Hialeah was on the edge of the Everglades.On Jan. 14 of 1932, the new Hialeah opened to rave reviews. It wasnt long after that Hialeah opened the first turf course in the US, and installed the first totalisator system. In 1934, Widener imported 20 flamingos from Cuba to reside in the infield lake. Hed import another 100 in 1947. By that time, Hialeah had more than 10000 palm trees on her property and more than 100000 small shrubs and plants.
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