Kansas State Fair
By: Thomas C. Percy
Series: Images of America; Images of America
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Charleston, South Carolina
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9781467112222
Subjects: Social life and customs; Kansas State Fair. fast (OCoLC)fst01785354; Kansas State Fair; Manners and customs; Agricultural exhibitions; Pictorial works; History
Description: "Hutchinson, Kansas. The rich history of the Kansas State Fair comes to life in Images of America: Kansas State Fair through photographs from the 1860s to the present. The fair first opened its gates to visitors in 1863 and welcomed all to behold the "Pride of Kansas" until its untimely demise in 1875. In 1913, the Kansas Legislature revived the fair and selected the city of Hutchinson as the exposition's permanent home. Centrally located, Hutchinson has proved an ideal setting. Every year during September, hundreds of thousands of fairgoers flock to the grounds to compete in agricultural or livestock competitions, sell their wares, seek out trills on the midway amusements, or learn more about the states and its resources. Whatever their motives, all fairgoers leave with a sense of fulfillment. Though not a native Kansas, author Thomas C. Percy has grown very fond of this adopted state. After researching the origins of the Kansas State Fair in graduate school, he could not believe his good fortune at finding a position teaching at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, the home of the Kansas State Fair. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all."--
Table of contents: title: Establishing a foundation; title: A permanent home; title: Overcoming challenges; title: Glory years; title: Modern times; title: Celebrating the centennial.