This photograph shows a hot-air balloon on exhibit at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, ca. 1963-1983. The balloon bears the image of a cardinal, the state bird of Ohio since 1933. Text on the base of the balloon reads: “State of Ohio” and “Your passport to Ohio.” Visible in the photograph’s bottom is a sign titled “State of Ohio” that lists the name of the governor (James A. Rhodes). Passersby are stopping to look at the balloon. A woman appears to be sitting inside an enclosure surrounding the base of the balloon. The origins of the Ohio State Fair date back to the 1840s. In 1846 the Board of Agriculture was formed. The first state fair was scheduled for 1849, but it was delayed for a year by an outbreak of cholera. After another year-lon...
Three hot air balloons rise into a cloudy sky at Copeland Oaks Estates in Sebring, Ohio. The image w...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fair and surrounding area, Columbus, Ohio, 1969. Visible in the center...
Two photographs show Smokey Bear, who made his debut at the 1944 Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Sponso...
Signs for an exhibit at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. The origins of the Ohio State Fair go back ...
Probably dated to the 1930s, this photograph shows the Centennial Auditorium at the Ohio State Fairg...
Colorful balloons catch the eye of fair visitors on the midway at the Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohi...
This photograph shows Governor James A. Rhodes riding a Ski Whiz, a snow mobile model produced by Ma...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. In the distance can be seen downtown Columbus...
Back cover of "Premiums list and Rules and Regulations" for the Ohio State Fair and Industrial Expos...
Cover of "Premiums list and Rules and Regulations" for the Ohio State Fair and Industrial Exposition...
Two young people set up a hot air balloon on the lawn outside Copeland Oaks Estates in Sebring, Ohio...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fairgrounds, 1854. The Ohio State Fair is an annual exhibition that sh...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus showing extensive parking along the interstate...
This photograph shows a young man receiving a prize in the 4-H beef cattle show with his bull. The...
Caption reads: "Ohio Picture Book. Page: 33. Picture: 40. Credit: None. Caption: State Fair, Cle...
Three hot air balloons rise into a cloudy sky at Copeland Oaks Estates in Sebring, Ohio. The image w...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fair and surrounding area, Columbus, Ohio, 1969. Visible in the center...
Two photographs show Smokey Bear, who made his debut at the 1944 Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Sponso...
Signs for an exhibit at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. The origins of the Ohio State Fair go back ...
Probably dated to the 1930s, this photograph shows the Centennial Auditorium at the Ohio State Fairg...
Colorful balloons catch the eye of fair visitors on the midway at the Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohi...
This photograph shows Governor James A. Rhodes riding a Ski Whiz, a snow mobile model produced by Ma...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. In the distance can be seen downtown Columbus...
Back cover of "Premiums list and Rules and Regulations" for the Ohio State Fair and Industrial Expos...
Cover of "Premiums list and Rules and Regulations" for the Ohio State Fair and Industrial Exposition...
Two young people set up a hot air balloon on the lawn outside Copeland Oaks Estates in Sebring, Ohio...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fairgrounds, 1854. The Ohio State Fair is an annual exhibition that sh...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus showing extensive parking along the interstate...
This photograph shows a young man receiving a prize in the 4-H beef cattle show with his bull. The...
Caption reads: "Ohio Picture Book. Page: 33. Picture: 40. Credit: None. Caption: State Fair, Cle...
Three hot air balloons rise into a cloudy sky at Copeland Oaks Estates in Sebring, Ohio. The image w...
Aerial view of the Ohio State Fair and surrounding area, Columbus, Ohio, 1969. Visible in the center...
Two photographs show Smokey Bear, who made his debut at the 1944 Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Sponso...