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Museum purchase, 1999.16.9,   © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Danbury Fair: Aerial view of racetrack and parking lots
Museum purchase, 1999.16.9, © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Danbury Fair: Aerial view of racetrack and parking lots

Date1977
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 1/2 x 13 3/8in. (26.7 x 34cm) Sheet (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.9
DescriptionAutomobiles are parked in huge parking lots surrounding a race track. Fair buildings and tents are at the left. Trees and roads are in the background.
NotesSubject Note: The Danbury Fair was an annual exhibition held in Danbury between 1821 and 1981. At first a traditional agricultural fair, the event later included large fiberglass sculptures, stock car racing, and amusement park rides. The former fairground is now (2011) the site of the Danbury Fair Mall. (Finlay 3/25/2011)
Status
Not on view