Newby Oval - Indianapolis, Indiana
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flyingmoose
N 39° 48.721 W 086° 08.609
16S E 573312 N 4407244
Located along the Fall Creek Parkway Trail just north of East 30th Street.
Waymark Code: WM14YQH
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2021
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During the bicycle craze of the 1890s, Hoosiers embraced the bike for transportation, recreation, and sport. Women, especially, gained new freedoms and independence. In 1898, Indianapolis businessman Arthur C. Newby and other cycling enthusiasts capitalized on this interest and established a quarter-mile wooden track at Central Ave and 31st St. named Newby Oval.
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Built to host the 1898 League of American Wheelmen’s annual meet, Newby Oval attracted many prominent racers, including Marshall “Major” Taylor. The electrically lighted, state-of-the-art track was one of the fastest in the U.S. The venue hosted many other athletic events. With the rise of the automobile, cycling’s popularity waned and Newby Oval was torn down in 1902.
County: Marion
Year Placed: 2021
Name: Newby Oval
ID#: 49.2021.1
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