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Publication Information
| Date Created | July 24, 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 | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Allis Chalmers Tent at the Fair
Allis Chalmers tent at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
Governor Kohler at the Wisconsin State Fair
July 24, 1952
Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., turns around in his seat at the state fair to shake hands with three Civil Air Patrol cadets.
Dining Tent
Waitresses and waiters lined up inside the Dining Tent, ready to serve a large gathering.
Motorcycle Race at the Fair
July 27, 1949
Number 34N, the Harley Davidson, leads during a qualifying heat during the 15-Mile National Race at the State Fair Grounds.
Fair Midway Crowds
Elevated view of crowds packing the Midway at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Grandstands at Wisconsin State Fair
Elevated view of crowd of people outside of the grandstands at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds.
