ARLINGTON, Texas—Before Arlington became known as an entertainment hub and the home to major sports teams, it was the place for horse racing.
Arlington Downs Racetrack opened on Nov. 1, 1929, and was active for almost 30 years before being demolished.
It stood on a stock farm located halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth. Now only a marker on the north side of Randol Mill Road is left to remember the historical site…