In 1953, Time Magazine showed Venezuela as a country proud of its public works and architectural wonders, resulting from the two billion dollars that were injected into the oil economy between 1948 and 1953. Among these marvels is La Rinconada Racetrack, designed by the firm of American architect Arthur Froehlich, a specialist in supermarkets and racetracks. The modern 28 million dollar horseracing venue had the latest world engineering advances and was considered one of the emblematic equestrian pieces in the world. Located on the former grounds of La Rinconada stud farm, the building -in a valley- overlooks a 1600 meter oval, with the stands covered by impressive cantilevered roofs, where spherical booths for TV and radio transmission hang. The geographical location, together with the spatiality of the grandstand and roofs, create the illusion of being inserted in the track. Froehlich designed the equestrian center with a capacity for 20,000 spectators, with all the services of a great entertainment center and complementary services for riding. The landscaping of the oval’s center and the building are by Brazilian architect Roberto Burle Marx. The luxurious Jockey Club of La Rinconada was a major meeting point for Caracas society for more than two decades. The building’s structural design was later used in several world racetracks in the United States, Great Britain and France. It was declared a national monument in 2009.