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Bridgewater Horse Racing Track

Heber Sweeny (1895-1969), one-time mayor of Bridgewater and well-known horseman, purchased a piece of land on the corner of Dufferin and High Streets and built a half-mile oval horse track. His horse “Toll Gate” is said to be buried under the current Bridgewater Shopping Plaza.

Date: [ca. 1940]

Reference:  DesBrisay Museum 2004.44.1

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