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  • 1968

    Damon
    Jan 18, 2018
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  • 1958

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  • 1950’s

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  • 1948

    Damon
    Jan 18, 2018
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    1948 attendance estimates were near 30,000 and an additional 21 tents were put up to accommodate exhibits. The process for developing a new fair facility was an ongoing attempt for over 45 years!
  • 1940’s

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  • 1944

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    Jan 18, 2018
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    By 1944, requests were made for an additional barn, an office building, an exhibit building, and to look for property to accommodate parking.
  • 1942

    Damon
    Jan 18, 2018
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    By 1942, an additional 40’x80′ tent was erected to accommodate livestock.
  • 1939

    Damon
    Jan 18, 2018
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    In 1939, three barns and a restroom were built.
  • 1938

    Damon
    Jan 18, 2018
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    During the Great Depression, the Society met with financial difficulties and the buildings and grounds were sold at a foreclosure sale. However, there still was a desire to hold a County Fair and in May 1938, assets were turned over to the Washington County Board, a Fair Committee was appointed and in August 1938,...
  • Early 1900’s

    Damon
    Jan 18, 2018
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    Profits netted were approximately $240.00. By the early 1900‘s, admission fees more than doubled to turn a profit.
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