In the early years it was known as the Interstate Fair. Indeed, over the years it has been known as "the fair," "the state fair," "George Hamid's State Fair," and I'm sure there are numerous other names that come to mind. We just called it "the fair." What a sad day it was when the fair left Hamilton Township and set up came in South Jersey. We lost a wonderful attraction that spanned the calendar year from January to December, with July 4th fireworks, the annual September fair, and of course, nationally televised auto races.
HI TOM...THE STATE FAIR IS ONLY ONE OF THE MANY ATTRACTIONS AND INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE LEFT THIS AREA IN RECENT TIMES. FOR A STATE CAPITOL CITY TO ENDURE THIS HARDSHIP IS A CRIME. I SPENT A GOOD PORTION OF MY LIFETIME ENJOYING THE WONDERFULL FACILITES AVAILABLE TO WE KIDS IN GROWING UP HERE AND PRAY THAT IT WILL RETURN IN THE FUTURE01. MERRY XMAS
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Ralph. I had a wonderful childhood in Trenton and never lacked for something to do. It breaks my heart to see the city I love in such a deplorable state. Speaking of the State Fair, I still have my grandmother's Blue Ribbon for an award-winning pie. There will never be something like that again I fear. Merry Christmas and a wonderful and healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteTom - We loved getting that free Children's Day ticket and having the day off from school to attend the fair. It was always on a Monday in Sept if I remember. Have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you and yours. I particularly love your home page this month - Gimbels, Swerns, and State & Broad with Kitty Kelly shoes! Wonderful memories!
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