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Reference Library Update: The Great Lakes Exposition, 1936

Poster for the Great Lakes Exposition.

The Great Lakes Exposition poster.

 

This reference library update is a PDF of a souvenir picture book of this mid-1930’s world’s fair in Cleveland, Ohio in 1936 & 1937. Often overshadowed by the fairs of Chicago (1933-1934) and New York and San Francisco (1939-1940), is The Great Lakes Exposition. Cleveland was not the only city to host a world’s fair in 1936, there were also fairs in Dallas, Texas and San Diego, California.

 

I’m always seeking out world’s fair collectibles, especially the lesser well-known ones. So when I saw this souvenir book in Antiques Center at the People’s Store in Lambertville, NJ, I grabbed it. It is the only item that I have from The Great Lakes Exposition.

So travel to Cleveland and the fair by clicking on the cover of the book below and enjoy.

 

Souvenir book of the Great Lakes Exposition.

Great Lakes Exposition souvenir book. 1936.

Anthony & Chris (The Freakin’, Tiquen Guys)

 

Earlier World’s Fair Post: New York World’s Fair Souvenirs 1939 – 1940