Race Day at Tee Maurice
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
Top Photo: Jockeys at Tee Maurice were primarily elementary school-age boys and teenagers.
Bottom Photo: Present-day owner of the property, Winston Richard (back) and Harold Romero sit atop Tina's Baby. Standing from left to right are: Winston's sister, Guinn Richard, Elaine Lamb, and Hillard Roy.
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
The rhythmic sound of hooves flying across the dirt. The cheers of racegoers. The melody of a fiddle and accordion lingering in the evening air. Feet shuffling to a two-step or Cajun waltz. The voices…