MASSACHUSETTS (USA)
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1914 - CAMP JOE HOOKER
During the American Cival War the site on Staples Shore Road was used as millitary camp for three regiments, the 3rd the 4th and the 5th.
The camp was known as Camp Joe Hooker, named after General Joe Hooker from Massachusetts.
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1914 Camp Joe Hooker. Photos: unknown.
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1920's - LAKEVILLE SPEEDWAY
As most Fairground's the Middleborough one was used for many purposes, this included the annual fair, Horse Racing and in the 1920's Speedway Racing.
Speedway racing commenced during the 1920's on the 1/2 mile dirt circuit, firstly with cars through until the 21st of September 1975 when the venue closed, It has been reported that on the 5th of October 1946 a motorcycle speedway event was held.
The speedway has also been known as Golden Spur Speedway.