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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1999.16.45  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Societ ...
Aerial View of the Danbury Fair
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1999.16.45 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Aerial View of the Danbury Fair

Date1954
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/8 x 9 1/2in. (19.4 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.45
DescriptionFairgrounds, seen from the air, are surrounded by automobiles in parking lots, fields, and wooded hills. The race track, grandstand, a large tent, and other buildings are clearly visible.
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