140 years ago on May 9, 1873, East State and Chambers Street were in the suburbs. Indeed, not far from this old carnival - circus ground was the farm of Abner Chambers, just up the road at Greenwood Avenue. These old advertisements have garnered a real sense of charm and antiquity, and are a great addition to the growing "ADVERTISING" folder in the Hamilton Township Public Library's Local History Collection.
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