Phoenix Arizona State Fair 1960’s
Posted By thecircusblog on July 23, 2011
I found this old photo and although it ‘s been folded several times one can still make out the picture. It is a rare shot of the carnival midway that is laid out in a shot gun fashion eg a straight line. This is not often done but this is the way the state fair did it in 1959. In front of the grandstand is an outdoor stage for the professional entertainment. They also have a race track. Years ago there was horse racing and it was very popular. In the early 1960’s it became a race track for stock cars and even the high profile Indie cars. Later in the mid 1960’s the coliseum was built changing the whole look of the fair grounds. The area that you see in this photo is now the parking lot for independent vendor’s. At the present time the Ray Cammack Carnival plays the spot as of 2011and 2012.
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Love the photo. Looking for some information on Harry Nace. He was with Sells Floto in the early 1900’s and moved to Phoenix in 1910. Was involved in the state fair. Any info or direction would be appreciated