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Carnival Banners
circa 1910-1919
A group of adults and children are gathered in front of carnival banners. Probably depicting "Gay Paree" at the State Fair.
Street Carnival
circa 1910-1919
Children gathered in front steps and on a platform with large painted banners at a street carnival, possibly the State Fair. There is also a stand with an umbrella that is probably for selling tick...
Playground at the State Fair
circa 1910-1919
Children playing on the playground at the State Fair. The children form lines to climb up the two tall ladders to slide down a pole. Several children are near the top. There are also 'flying rings'...
Slot-Machines in Penny Arcade
circa 1910-1919
A night photograph of 'obscene' slot-machines in a penny arcade. On display are pennants on the wall, including "Iowa" and "Nebraska." Another machine holds a punching bag.
Headquarters of the 'Billiken Club'
circa 1910-1919
The exterior of a one-story building, the headquarters of the 'Billiken Club.'
Buffalo Street Pipe Installation
October 1914
Buffalo Street construction, showing heating pipes being installed under the cut pavement. A boy is bent over in near a pile of dirt in the background looking at the work.
