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Publication Information
| Date Created | August 20, 1952 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968 |
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| Call Number | PH 4072 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Passenger Trolley at the Fair
1951
Fairgoers ride a tractor-drawn passenger wagon at the Fair. In the background is the Sky King roller coaster.
Motorcycle Racers
Ten motorcycle racers line up abreast on the track at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. A group of spectators watches from the stands.
Roller Coaster
circa 1950-1959
Young children ride a small roller coaster at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Livestock Judging at the Wisconsin State Fair
1960
An audience watches and judges stand by as cattle are lined up to be judged in a pavilion at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Hog showing at the Wisconsin State Fair
A crowd watches as boys try to steer their pigs with canes during judging in a pen at the Wisconsin State Fair.
