Lost venues in Maryland
8 former venues documented so far, across 7 cities. Mostly horse racing, football, soccer.
8 venues
View on map →Bel Air Race Track
Bel Air Race Track was a Thoroughbred track in Bel Air, Maryland, dating from the 1870s and closed around 1960-1962. The Harford Mall now covers the site.
Beltsville Speedway
Beltsville Speedway was a half-mile asphalt oval in Prince George's County, Maryland, that ran from 1965 to 1978. It hosted ten NASCAR Grand National races between 1965 and 1970.
Bowie Race Track
Bowie Race Track in Prince George's County, Maryland, raced Thoroughbreds from 1914 to 1985 and pioneered winter racing in the 1950s. The grounds were later used as a training center.
Capital Centre
The Capital Centre in suburban Landover was home to the Bullets and Capitals from the 1973-74 season until both moved to downtown Washington's MCI Center in 1997. It was imploded in December 2002.
Havre de Grace Racetrack
Havre de Grace Racetrack in northeastern Maryland hosted Thoroughbred racing from 1912 to 1950. The Maryland National Guard now uses the site and some old buildings.
Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Baltimore's 33rd Street stadium, begun as a 1922 football bowl and rebuilt around 1950-54, was home to the Orioles through 1991 and to the Colts, Stallions and Ravens before demolition in 2001-02.
Old Byrd Stadium
Old Byrd Stadium was the University of Maryland's 5,000-seat football stadium from 1923 until about 1947. It was razed in 1953 and the site is now fraternity row.
Terrapin Park
Terrapin Park was built for Baltimore's 1914-15 Federal League club and then served the International League Orioles as Oriole Park until it burned in July 1944. Rowhouses, a school and a brewery now occupy the site.