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Amusement Rides at The State Fair
August 1948
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 building are the words "Bubble Bounce."
Amusement Rides at the Fair
September 1, 1921
Crowds of people walking, with amusement rides in the backround. Presumably the Wisconsin State Fair.
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.
Amusement Rides
circa 1950-1959
Crowds wandering among the amusement rides at the Wisconsin State Fair. In the background is the ride known as the "Rocket Bomber."
Uncle Bob's Train at the Wisconsin State Fair
August 20, 1952
Boys wave from the passenger cars of Uncle Bob's train, while a crowd watches the amusement park ride at the Wisconsin State Fair.
State Fair
September 1, 1921
Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Fair looking west from the top of the grandstand. Amusement rides and pavilions visible with individuals walking.
