HAZEL PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Wood from the horse stables at the Hazel Park raceway is being donated to reclaimed wood businesses in Detroit.
When the Raceway closed after 69 years, the property was bought by Ashley Capital, which created the Tri-County Commerce Center.
Ashley Capital salvaged the wood from the stables.
"We recognized the value of the wood and thought salvaging it would honor this iconic structure and keep its memories alive," said Collin Graw, construction project manager at Ashley Capital, in a release. "We began contacting local businesses for help."
"We jumped at the opportunity," said Sam Constantine, co-founder and co-owner of The End Grain Woodworking Company which makes products using old wood from buildings throughout Detroit. He added, "Each piece has its own story, and we make sure it continues to be told instead of getting lost in a landfill."
Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit also helped salvage the wood.
"The donation of the wood allows the history of the raceway to stay right here in Detroit," said Chris Rutherford, executive director of ASW.
Each product that includes the salvaged wood is engraved with the Hazel Park Raceway logo.
