Midwinter Fair 1894

Contains: photos

It ran from January 27 to July 9, 1894. Most of the fair buildings, except for the Fine Arts Building which later became the de Young Museum, were demolished. Some buildings and many of the rides were purchased by Adolph Sutro and moved to other areas on the west side.

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Midwinter Fair

Hawaiian Village Native Family. Electric Tower at left. Seated man with drum, standing man and two small children in front of Hale Pili, traditional Hawaiian grass hut.

Golden Gate Park
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Midwinter Fair

Outrigger canoe in Hawaiian Village Lagoon - Firth Wheel at right

Golden Gate Park
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Midwinter Fair

Golden Gate Park. Night time illuminated view of fair buildings from Strawberry Hill

Golden Gate Park
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Midwinter Fair

Electric Tower night view with mule silhouette. Fine Arts Bldg at right

Golden Gate Park
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Midwinter Fair

View from Strawberry Hill. Stow Lake

Golden Gate Park
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Midwinter Fair

Persian Palace Theatre of the Belle Baya on Cairo Street before demolition

Golden Gate Park