State Fair Grounds

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Apparently the WV State Fairgrounds were once on the south end of Wheeling Island, and at some point were replaced by the privately owned Wheeling Downs racetrack and gambling casino. Here are postcards (from Chuck Julian Collection) illustrating the old days.

Overview

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Milan Roller Rink

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Both cards from Chuck Julian Collection

Amusement Zone

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Stock Building

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Racetrack

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Exposition Hall

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A 1908 postcard shows a majestic building beside the race track. What happened to it?

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