Midway Fun at the State Fair of Texas is a photograph by David and Carol Kelly which was uploaded on February 27th, 2015.
Midway Fun at the State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas opened its gates for the first time in October, 1886 and was originally charted as a private corporation by local... more
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Midway Fun at the State Fair of Texas
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David and Carol Kelly
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The State Fair of Texas opened its gates for the first time in October, 1886 and was originally charted as a private corporation by local businessmen. It was an immediate success and attracted thousands of people. However, in 1904 a series of events led to a financial crisis and not enough income was available to keep the fair running. Therefore, the businessmen sold it to the city of Dallas with the agreement that 24 days during the fall would be set aside annually for the fair and exhibition. An estimated 3 million people attend the fair each year, bringing nearly $350 million to the Dallas economy.
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