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York Inter-State Fair, Oct, 3-4-5-6-7, 1939 [caption title of broadsheet].
York Inter-State Fair, Oct, 3-4-5-6-7, 1939 [caption title of broadsheet].
York Inter-State Fair, Oct, 3-4-5-6-7, 1939 [caption title of broadsheet].

York Inter-State Fair, Oct, 3-4-5-6-7, 1939 [caption title of broadsheet].

“Attractions Gathered from the Ends of the Earth”


Large broadsheet for the 1939 York Inter-State Fair held in York, Pennsylvania near the Pennsylvania–Maryland border. The advertising piece opens and displays —in colors of red, white, and blue— more than 45 images touting the fair’s numerous events:

“Greatest array of carnival attractions.  •  Products of richest farms and orchards in Eastern United States.  •  Newest farm machinery—industrial and commercial exhibits.  • Pedigreed poultry and livestock—champion steer herds.  •  Brilliant night lighting of entertainment and parking areas. ...  •  Harness and running races on fastest half-mile track. ...”

Other entertainments include “Frank Wirth’s brand new all-girl revue, ‘Here’s to You’”, The Spring Garden Band, and a midway carnival by James E. Strates Shows. As a special feature on “Thrill Day Saturday” only, “Flash Williams and His Dare-Devil Drivers” performed automobile stunt driving: “Racing, smashing, crashing automobiles…Aerial power dive…Death drag…Flaming house crash…”


Description: York Inter-State Fair, Oct, 3-4-5-6-7, 1939 [caption title of broadsheet].

[York, Pennsylvania: np, 1939]. Approx. 8½ x 11 inches folded, opening to 17 x 21¾ inches. Half tone illustrations from photographs; map. Very Good.

[3730217]

Price: $100.00

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