82 contemporary B&W photographs by acclaimed documentary photographer Molly Ahearn, plus maps and antique historical photographs, bring to life this delightful history of the Dutchess County (New York) Fair, an annual highlight of the Hudson River Valley's summer season since 1842, with almost half a million people going through the turnstiles each year, making it the second-largest agricultural event in New York State.
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82 contemporary B&W photographs by acclaimed documentary photographer Molly Ahearn, plus maps and antique historical photographs, bring to life this delightful history of the Dutchess County (New York) Fair, an annual highlight of the Hudson River Valley's summer season since 1842, with almost half a million people going through the turnstiles each year, making it the second-largest agricultural event in New York State.
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Very Good. Size: 24 cm.; Unread store shelf copy with just a hint of wear to covers. Includes index. Time line of fair history--The early years, 1841-1887--History of photography--in a flash--The Poughkeepsie years, 1888-1918--Reorganization and relocation, 1919-1944--History of the Dutchess County 4-H--The prosperous post-war years, 1945-1978--Evolution of the society's logo--The return to agricultural roots, 1979-today--Getting around the fairgrounds--Wait a minute, the numbers don't add up--Portrait gallery-photographs by Molly Ahearn.122 p. : ill.; 24 cm. 122 pages. Dutchess County Fair--History, Agricultural exhibitions--New York--Poughkeepsie--Pictorial works, Agricultural exhibitions--New York--Rhinebeck--Pictorial works, Documentary photography.
Add this copy of The Dutchess County Fair: Portrait of an American to cart. $35.00, like new condition, Sold by Gils Book Loft rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Binghamton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Black Dome Press.
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Fine. Book. Inscribed by Author(s) 2800 PB shelf. Slim trade paperback, photo brick red covers. Signed to "Karen" on title pg in 2007. Clean text. With many historical b/w photos & some by the author. Index. Solid.
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