🐎 Horse Haven Vintage Map – Saratoga Springs, 1863

Vintage Framed Map Print – Inspired by Saratoga’s First Racetrack

Step back in time with this beautifully detailed historical map print, inspired by the 1860s Beers Atlas and the origins of thoroughbred racing in Saratoga Springs. Long before the current grandstand, races were held at a humble track across Union Avenue — now known as Horse Haven.

This map captures that story. Featuring the original Saratoga Trotting Course (est. 1847), early roads, landowners, and the site of the first thoroughbred race on August 3, 1863, this piece is a faithful reimagining of a key moment in racing history.

🖼️ Product Features:

Framed museum-quality poster printed on thick matte paper

Sustainable ayous wood frame, 0.75" thick (1.9 cm)

Vintage-style map art with sepia tones and ornate detailing

Lightweight with Acrylite front protector

Includes hanging hardware

Frame and print sourced from renewable and high-quality materials (US, Japan, Latvia)

📐 Size & Hanging Info:

Standard Sizes: 18×24" or 24×36"
Add an extra touch of class with a white matting margin.
For horizontal frames, mount hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from each top corner.

🕰️ The Story Behind the Map:

In 1863, Saratoga’s first thoroughbred meet drew 15,000 spectators to Horse Haven — not the current track. This map honors that forgotten piece of history. It’s not a literal reproduction, but a historical tribute — built to preserve the place where it all began.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!