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Young Boys in Awe of the Carnival, Circa 1940s

Black and white photo of a close up of young boys gathered together at the carnival, part of sign for thrill rides can be seen in the background

Image provided by North American Carnival Museum & Archives.

Imagine the sheer excitement for children during the 1930s and 1940s experiencing the carnival for the first time. Most would not have seen anything like it before.