Turn of the century view of the Ohio State Fair Grounds and Administration Building. The State Fairgrounds were formally dedicated on August 31, 1886.
Winners’ circle Grandstand, Ohio State Fair, 1978. State Fair was held 8/15-27/1978.
Machinery Hall was built in 1888, and still exists. Photo courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
The horticultural display has been a popular event at the Ohio State fair for many years. Source: Haenlein Brothers Date: 1913