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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival is held annually at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster, California. Photograph caption dated June 6, 1955 reads "When the new grandstand was dedicated festivities were held in the cool of the evening. This view shows reviewing stand and part of participants. Nearly 5000 entries were logged by 1400 exhibitors last year and 17,500 in premiums paid out by fair officials."; See images #00139426 through #00139427 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Antelope Valley Fair Spectators--California--Lancaster Grandstands--California--Lancaster Fairs--California--Lancaster Flags--United States Dedications--California--Lancaster Lancaster (Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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