Arlington Park Race Track is consumed in flames during a fire which destroyed the world-class horse racing track in 1985.
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Arlington Heights Mayor William Maki speaks at the grand opening of Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989.
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Horses race on the track on the grand opening of new Arlington International Racecourse in July, 1989.
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The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985.
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The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985.
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The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985.
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Fans line up to place bets at grand opening new Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989
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The new Arlington International Racecourse is ready for racing in July, 1989 after a fire destoyed the original in 1985.
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Fans cheer for their favorite at grand opening new Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989.
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The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985.
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The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985.
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The new Arlington International Racecourse is ready for racing in July 1989 after a fire destoyed the original in 1985.
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Arlington International Racecourse owner Richard Duchossois during the grand opening of the new facility on July 1, 1989.
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Horses race during the grand opening of the new Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989.
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Fans check out the horses in the paddock area on the grand opening of the new Arlington International Racecourse in July, 1989.
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Richard Duchossois spoke Thursday about the upcoming season at Arlington International Racecourse and 25th anniversary of the track reopening after the devastating fire of 1985.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com