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DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater

South Shore Exhibition with Ferris Wheel

The first Exhibition building was built at the top of Dufferin Street, Bridgewater after 1892 and was described as “commodious and well-appointed”. The South Shore Exhibition held cattle-pulling matches (ox pulls), horse-pulling, rides, and concerts. This exhibition continues to draw thousands of spectators to Bridgewater each summer.

Date: 1926

Reference:  DesBrisay Museum 2002.7.1 E

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