The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-06-23
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Our New Fair Grounds.-When it be-
came known that the Sandusky County Agri-
cultural Society had decided to abandon its
grounds on the east side of the river and pur-
chased new grounds north of the city, gen
eral dissatisfaction was manifest, especially
among those living east and south of this city.
It was considered unwise by many to locate
the grounds in that direction from the city.
This objection is plausible one, could it be
obviated, but when we lock either east or
south for suitable ground we find that it could
only be secured ct a distance too great to be
available. On Wednesday last, in company
with Mr.. B. F. Lewis, we visited the new fair
grounds, which the society are now having
cleared and laid out. We had never seen
the place before and had sympathized some
what with many others in their prejudices
against the location. A careful examination
of the grounds removed this feeling entirely,
as has been true in the case of all who have
seen for themselves. At present the ground
is covered with trees and stumps and it is nee
essary to draw upon the imagination little
to conceive what appearance it can be made
to present. The grounds are situated on a
high table land about half mile north of the
Court House. The purchase of the society, as
now lad out, comprises about twenty-seven
acres, bordered on 70 ur sides by streets, all
but one of which are now open. Along the
western line of the grounds the stables are to
be built, reaching south to the Elm street en-
trance, at the south west corner of the
grounds. About the center of the plateau,
which is finely suited for the purpose, a half
mile track is to be laid. Within the ring
formed by the track sufficient number of
shade trees will be left standing to furnish
cool place for spectators who wish to occupy
position inside of the track. The real beauty
and romantic part of the grounds is not seen,
however, until the margin of the plateau is
reached where it descends to the low ground.
The slope possesses attractions which will
make it favorits retreat with all who attend
our fairs, and viii attract many who have no
particular interest in the exhibition of pro-
ducts. It viii be finely shaded, as will be the
entire grounds, by large trees, so trimmed
that the view VIII not be INSTRUCTED, while
here and there are natural bowers formed by
trees and vines, under which seats viii be
placed. Picnic parties need look no farther
for q sequestered nook in which to enjoy
themselves, as they are to be found here in
abundance. A hne view is obtained of the
city, the river, and handsome fields from this
part of the grounds. Floral Hall, Mechanics
Hall and Vegetable Hall are to be placed
along the margin of the plateau. The designs
of these have been prepared by Mr.. J. C.
johnson Of this city. The work of putting
the grounds in order is at present progressing
finely, and by fall they will be in readiness for
use. What will remain then viii be for every
one to take an active part and labor assidously
to make our county fairs successful. Our
county has the resources and, If the people
have the will, need not be behind our neigh
/ bors in our annual exhibitions.