View of the Ohio State Fair grounds, 1856. : For the 7th. annual fair of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, to be held at the city of Cleveland, Sept. 23rd. to 26th. inclusive. The grounds are shown fronting on Kinsman Street, with the Lake in the background. Competition open to other states. / Klauprech & Menzel's Lith. Cincinnati.

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Bird's-eye view of the Ohio State Fair grounds in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1856. Based on view drawn by Andrew Wagner and engraved by Henry H. Shipley.; Includes table of reference indicating locations for the following points of interest: "No.1, Fruit & Floral Hall. 2, Fine Art Hall. 3, Domestic Hall. 4, Mechanics Hall. 5, Power Hall. 6, Tent for Implements and Carriages. 7, Tent for Diary and Farm Products. 8, Comtees Dining Hall. 9, Sec. Office and Exec. Comtee's Tent. 10, Cattle Ring. 11, Driving Ring. 12, Draft Horse Ring."Includes information regarding the "Prices of Admission," "The Rail Road Arrangements," and "Members of the Board.""All letters of enquiry, or applications for Space should be addressed to the undersigned G. Sprague, Cor. Sec'y. Columbus."

Date Issued:

1856-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

William L. Clements Library Image Bank

Subject Topic:

Carriages & coaches--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Cattle--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Exhibition buildings--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Fairs--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Horses--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Racetracks--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Spectators--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Ticket offices--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Vessels--American--Ohio--Cleveland--1850-1860.; Prints shelf.; Cleveland (Ohio)--Aerial views.; Erie, Lake--Aerial views.

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UND

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