Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Filter: Categories of Wisconsin Historical Images
Filter: Subject of Amusement rides
Filter: Subject of signs and symbols
| Date: | 09 18 1967 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Ferris wheels and agricultural machinery are some of the things that attract fair-goers at the World Food Fair. |
| Date: | 08 20 1952 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Boys wave from the passenger cars of Uncle Bob's train, while a crowd watches the amusement park ride at the Wisconsin State Fair. |
| Date: | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of crowds strolling through the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. In the background is a Ferris wheel, and a banner encouraging fair goers to "tal... |
| Date: | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Fairgoers ride a tractor-drawn passenger wagon at the Fair. In the background is the Sky King roller coaster. |
| Date: | 09 01 1921 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Crowds of people walking, with amusement rides in the backround. Presumably the Wisconsin State Fair. |
| Date: | 12 09 1924 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A McCormick-Deering stationary engine powers a Ferris wheel at a fair. A sign advertising: "Princess Violet, Lilliputian" is in the background. |
| Date: | 1946 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of an audience gathering around the "Girlesk Revue" stage at the Iowa State Fair. The signs in the background read: "Roller Skaters; Bicycle ... |
| Date: | 08 22 1929 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A crowd of spectators gathers around a Farmall Regular tractor on display at the Tri-State Fair. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | A man is sitting in the front seat of a railroad car in a small railroad train made for children, which is riding along a track in a wooded area with a bui... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | A woman staffing a souvenir booth at a fair. Souvenirs being sold include pinwheels and flags. The booth has "NOVELTIES" and "SOUV" painted on its sides. ... |
| Date: | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of the Walworth County Fair. A large crowd gathers around a carousel. |
| Date: | 09 26 1938 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Men and women look on as people ride on the "Rocket" amusement ride at the Canadian National Exposition. The ride was owned by Miller Amusement Enterprises... |
| Date: | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A man stands by to operate an amusement ride called the "Waltzer" at the Canadian National Exhibition. The ride was owned by Ideal Exposition Shows of Pete... |
| Date: | 06 22 1978 |
|---|---|
| Description: | View of carnival with a water tower in the background. There are trailers, and a carousel is on the left. Carts selling food like popcorn and sausage are p... |
| Date: | 1893 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Stereograph of elevated view of the midway of the Chicago World's Fair from the Ferris wheel. |
| Date: | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A woman standing in front of closed stalls on Coney Island. The framework for the Devil's Pit roller coaster rises in the background behind dilapidated si... |
| Date: | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Close-up of a fortune teller's shop front on Coney Island. The multiple signs read, "Reader and Advisor," "Have Your Hand Writing Analyzed," "We Give Card ... |
| Date: | 1893 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Stereograph of elevated view of the midway of the Chicago World's Fair from the Ferris wheel. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of a Ferris Wheel on Main Street. Men and women are strolling about and many storefronts can be seen. |
| Date: | 08 1948 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A man and two young children, a boy and a girl, ride an amusement park ride at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition. Behind them written on the wall of a bu... |
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: