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D10262-10

D10262-10

On September 18, 1940, a young fair goer looked up amazed as he was awarded his carnival game prizes. He had won two inflatable bunny balloons, almost as big as himself. The unidentified boy was one of 42,500 people attending the 41st annual Western Washington Fair in Puyallup on Tacoma Day. In 1940, the fair ran from September 16 - 22nd. TPL-9803

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950;

D10262-8

D10262-8

A crowd is pictured on the midway at the 1940 Western Washington Fair at Puyallup. Busily turning are the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Merry-Go-Round and an airplane ride. In addition, people stand in line to take their turn at the games. The midway was ten acres, filled with over 25 rides plus side shows and carnival attractions. (T. Times 9/16/1940, pg. 1; 9/19/1940, pg. 1)

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Crowds; Amusement rides--Puyallup--1940-1950;

D10262-3

D10262-3

On September 18, 1940, five year old Barbara Madsen, left, and her sister Marilyn, 7, of Tacoma enjoy a visit at the Western Washington Fair with Chief Sky Eagle of Michigan. The girls are out of school for Tacoma Day at the Fair. Each year, Tacoma's students were given a day off to enjoy the exhibits and other attractions at the fair. Chief Sky Eagle sits cross legged on a hay bale explaining to the two blonde youngsters the workings of his bow and arrows. (T. Times 9/19/1940 p.1)

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Madsen, Barbara; Madsen, Marilyn;

D8902-7

D8902-7

1939 Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. Spectators watching man attempting to ring bell with large mallet, hammer. Test-your-strength carnival games were very popular among fairgoers.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Carnival games--Puyallup;

A6892-2

A6892-2

Sunset Electric Company presented a display of Frigidaire appliances at the 1952 Puyallup Fair featuring several sizes of refrigerator, an electric water heater, washer and dryer, a mandrel ironing machine, electric stoves, and an institutional sized milk cooler. A large sign over the washer and dryer announced, "Leisure Laundry."

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Exhibit booths--Puyallup; Appliances; Refrigerators; Washing machines; Irons (Pressing); Stoves--Puyallup; Water heaters;

D29644-5

D29644-5

Junior Red Cross Booth at Puyallup Fair, American Red Cross, Mrs. Thomson. Four teenagers are inside the booth and are ready to answer questions about their program and display.

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Exhibitions--Puyallup--1940-1950;

D29655-9

D29655-9

Puyallup Fair, Tacoma Day, Times, Burt McMurtrie. The Puyallup Fair opened September 13, 1947 . Wednesday September 17th was officially declared Tacoma Day. Tacomans tossed business and household cares aside to attend the fair. The Tacoma schools closed to make it possible for the youngsters of the city to attend. This boy and girl are enjoying a ride on the Ferris wheel. (T.Times, 9/17/1947, p.1) TPL-9805

Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Children--Puyallup--1940-1950; Ferris wheels--Puyallup;

A69141-2

A69141-2

Chilson Dahlia Gardens' display at the 1952 Puyallup Fair was a massive display of many of the varieties of dahlias. Chilson Dahlia Gardens was located at Route 4, Olympia.

Fairs--Puyallup--1940-1950; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Agricultural exhibits--Puyallup--1940-1950; Flowers--Puyallup--1940-1950; Bouquets; Chilson Dahlia Gardens (Olympia);

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