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State Fair Park

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The State Fairgrounds where a 200-mile "big car" race took place. The park is one of the five largest outdoor expositions in the country.

Date Created:
1960
Creator:
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

Publication Information

Creator Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Date Created 1960

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF West Allis.10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013RGZ
Legacy ID
WHi 35686

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