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Crowd at the Centennial Exposition
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A crowded street at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition State Fairgrounds. Above the crowd is a banner reading "The Fastest And Funniest Show On Ice." American flags and utility lines are visible as well as a small silo on the right.
May 29, 1948
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Evening Crowd at Centennial Exposition
August 1948
A crowd walking the grounds of the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition in the early evening. An electric sign on the right says "Terrel Jacobs Wild Animal Circus," and in the background is a sign for "...
Salesman at Fair
August 1948
A large crowd has gathered to hear a carnival barker sell bottles of something at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition. Cure-all-pills? Snake-oils? No sign is visible, so the contents of the product...
Booths on the Midway
August 1948
Crowded midway at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition. Signs above booths read "Circus Candy," "Cigarettes," "Snow Balls," "Souvenirs," "Guess?" and "Aqua Follies."
Children Eating Popcorn
August 1948
A young boy and girl are eating popcorn from a box. They are standing next to the snack counter at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition.
Wisconsin Centennial Exposition Entrance
August 1948
View from road of crowd of people walking towards the entrance to the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition on Greenfield Avenue.
Sheep Shearing
August 1948
Two men sheering sheep on a stage surrounded by a crowd of fair-goers, possibly in a competition at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition.
