State Fair history needs a home
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Illinois Digital Archives
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Illinois State Fair Building's History
The first Illinois State Fair was held in Springfield in 1853, then was hosted by
twelve cities around the state for the first 40 years until making Springfield its
permanent home in 1894. Read More >>
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Buildings
From the Illinois State Preservation Agency
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The Early Years
From the Cook Witter Report
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Last Day of the Fair
From the Illinois Journal Saturday Morning, October 15, 1853
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Fair Forever
Foundation raising money to give a home to Illinois State Fair artifacts
Monday, December 03, 2007
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History of Our State Fair
September 30, 1866
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Does it come on a stick?
Penny has the answer
Sunday, August 13, 2006
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Success of the Fair
September 6th, 1865
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