Thrills of the Midway is a photograph by David and Carol Kelly which was uploaded on December 10th, 2012.
Thrills of the Midway
Entrance to the Midway at the Great State Fair of Texas. The State Fair of Texas opened its gates for the first time in October, 1886 and was... more
Title
Thrills of the Midway
Artist
David and Carol Kelly
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Photograph
Description
Entrance to the Midway at the Great 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 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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December 10th, 2012
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