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The "Frenchy" of "Frenchy's Track Inn" was either Belgian -born Emile Beghin or his Canadian -born son, Ronald Beghin. Together, they operated the tavern and are listed in the 1949 directory. Not all of the Louisville directories indicate who was operating the Track Inn, and there may have been additional managers over the years than those listed, but according to the 1951 directory, the Track Inn was operated by Susan T. Bathauer. Also living with her in the building were her husband, Peter J. Bathauer, and their daughter, Barbadean Bathauer. In directories from 1955 to 1959, Anthony and Thelma Norwid are listed as managing the Track Inn. They lived in the living quarters of the building. In 1958, it was listed as being a "Tavern & Restaurant." The following photo from the Lackner family shows the Track Inn in 1959 and advertising "Smorgasboard Every Sunday."