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Museum purchase, 1999.16.475  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Danbury Fair: Amusement Park Rides
Museum purchase, 1999.16.475 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Danbury Fair: Amusement Park Rides

Datelate 20th century
MediumPhotography; color photograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3 1/8in. (7.9 x 7.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (8.6 x 8.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1999.16.475
DescriptionAmusement park rides including a Ferris wheel are seen against a blue sky.
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