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State Fair Since 1841 Grows Into 1952 Exposition
Roy E. Fairman outlines the history of New York State Fair celebrations from the 1841 Syracuse opening to the 1952 event. The piece notes early exhibits, key figures, and the shift from city fairs to a permanent Syracuse site, with new buildings and rising attendance. It highlights notable Syracuse figures involved in the fair’s development and the modernization of facilities and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Agricultural Society
James D. LeRay
Jefferson County
New York
Joel B. Nott
al- Roy E. Fairman
Syracuse
Onondaga County Court House
The
Agricultural Society
City
Cty
Albany
Wiliam H. Seward
Auburn
New York State
James S. Wadsworth
Geneseo
Rochester
Martin van Buren
United States
Gov. Bouck
William H. Seward
Daniel Webster
Poughkeepsie
Buffalo
Utica
Saratoga Springs
New York City
Elmira
Watertown
State
State Fair Commission
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Manufacturers’ and Liberal Arts
Pure Foods
Farmers of America
Syracuse Area
Albert E. Brown
M. E. Monahan
E. G. Ten Evyck
Edward Schoeneck
Willis Gaylord
Harvey Lover
J. Dan Ackerman
Robert G. Soule
George Schelly
C. H. Halcomb
DeForest Settle
George W. Driscoll
Col
Henry Brewster
John H. Cahill
Calvin J. Huson
Dresden
George A. Smith
Frankfort
Elfiett
Norris
Sodus
Samuel G. Willard
Geneva
Ira Sharp
Lowville
Benjamin P. Johnson
Lewis A. Morrell
Jiuhaca
Paul Smith
Newark Valley
Bligh A. Dodds
Gouverneur
Harold L. Creal