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"The Farm" a Century Ago, by Karen Bartholomew
On land that was to become the Stanford University campus, Leland Stanford introduced science to the breeding and training of trotting horses. His colors raced to world records in every trotting class.

The Red Barn Rides Again, by Peter C. Allen
The centerpiece of the Palo Alto Stock Farm, a marvel of Victorian craftsmanship, has been restored to working order.

Friends Saved the Barn in the Nick of Time
A whirlwind fund drive, headed by L. W. (Bill) Lane, Jr., preserved the historic structure from collapse. Now the barn and outlying facilities serve riders of the Stanford community.