Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Filter: Community of West Allis
| Date: | 08 22 1949 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Margaret Mueller of Milwaukee, who had the distinction of being the first lost child at the Wisconsin State Fair. She is sitting in front of the sign that ... |
| Date: | 08 1953 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., speaks to a crowd in the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fair. In the background, a photographer is taking his picture. |
| Date: | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Description: | The Old Timers Club of Milwaukee waves for a motion picture being made at the Wisconsin State Fair. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Governor Julius Heil speaks to an audience at the Wisconsin State Fair. Standing behind him are a boy scout and a U.S. Navy sailor. |
| Date: | 08 30 1954 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., and an unidentified elderly woman, toast each other with paper cups of milk. They are standing near the Department of Agric... |
| Date: | 08 20 1941 |
|---|---|
| Description: | While watching the finish of a horse race at the Wisconsin State Fair, Governor Julius Heil raises his arm to cheer. Seated beside him (left to right) are ... |
| Date: | 07 24 1952 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., turns around in his seat at the state fair to shake hands with three Civil Air Patrol cadets. |
| Date: | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., speaking to an audience in the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Behind him in the infield, a... |
| Date: | 1941 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Mayor Carl Zeidler of Milwaukee and Mayor Leo J. Promen of Fond du Lac at the Wisconsin State Fair. Zeidler is sipping Coca-Cola from a bottle and Promen i... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Allis Chalmers tent at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. |
| Date: | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Jack McGrath, an Indianapolis 500 driver, photographed at the Milwaukee State Fair, with his cream colored Hinkle Special. McGrath died in an automobile cr... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | View of some of the stalls in the Horse Barn at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The horses that can be seen are all pure bred Belgians from Minnesota. |
| Date: | 08 1953 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Fairgoers view a display of painting and sculpture by Wisconsin artists. |
| Date: | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Two young boys and their prize-winning ducks at the 1955 Wisconsin State Fair. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Crowds wandering among the amusement rides at the Wisconsin State Fair. In the background is the ride known as the "Rocket Bomber." |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Crowd of people in front of the Education Building at the State Fair. Caption reads: "Education Building, Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee." |
| Date: | 08 1948 |
|---|---|
| Description: | The History Building at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition. The building was one of several new buildings, all of a modern, forward looking design, comple... |
| 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: | 10 1912 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A solitary open car races past the grandstands at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. |
| Date: | 10 1912 |
|---|---|
| Description: | A race car driver wearing a "Buick shirt" watches as his crew works on his vehicle. In the background, another car is passing the grandstand. |
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: