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Delaware state fairgrounds aerial photograph

Creation: circa 1925-1928
 Collection
Accession: 1993-286

Abstract

Aerial view showing crowded fairgrounds. The Delaware State Fair began as the Kent and Sussex County Fair in 1920, and is now known as the Delaware State Fair. 1928 was the last year the Delaware state fair was held at the Elsmere site.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1925-1928

Creator

Extent

1 item(s)

Physical Description

1 photographic print : b&w ; 5 x 8 in.

Historical Note

The Delaware State Fair began as the Kent and Sussex County Fair in 1920. The original purpose of the fair was to promote and encourage agriculture and provide entertainment to rural communities in Delaware. The Kent and Sussex County Fair is now known as the Delaware State Fair. 1928 was the last year the Delaware state fair was held at the Elsmere site.

Scope and Content

Aerial view showing crowded fairgrounds. The track is fully visible.

Location

GL Box 2.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Delaware state fairgrounds aerial photograph
Date:
2015
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

Contact:
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Wilmington Delaware 19807 USA
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