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press release

Catalog Number
T90-1090.1.5
Description
A press release about the Ottawa Co Fair grounds opening. The press release gives details about the opening of the Ottawa Co Fair in 1959. 
History
The Ottawa County Fair was begun in 1959 by Cliff Steketee and others who felt there was a need for ‘something to do’ during the summer. Property was leased on Ottawa Beach Road, the overgrowth was cleared from around the pre-existing track and buildings, and the first fair was held during the last week of July, 1959.