COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 
swell these receipts. The race-track, side-shows, concessions for sale 
of novelties, drinks, and eatables have been the usual recourse and 
will always be the source of greatest income. 
“The task of the designer is to so arrange and coordinate these 
various features that they will not only present the most attractive 
appearance and be of easiest access, but also bring the greatest 
financial return by placing the revenue-producing attractions in the 
most advantageous positions. 
“Consideration must also be given to the varying and diverse 
interest and needs of both men and women. Live stock, crops, farm 
buildings and machinery are of greatest interest to the men, while 
poultry, fruits, vegetables, fancy work and canning make their 
appeal to the women. It is possible, therefore, to separate the 
exhibits into two distinct divisions, placing the women’s features 
nearest and the men’s farthest away from the entrances. A dis- 
tinct woman’s building should be provided, with rest room and day 
nursery, and with fenced playground adjacent. In this building 
provision should be made for the exhibition of laces, fancy work and 
other objects of particular interest to women. Here, also, light re- 
freshments might be served. In close proximity to this building a 
floral hall should be located for the display of vegetables and small 
fruit with which women are intimately concerned. If possible, the 
poultry and sheep barns should not be far distant, as these contain 
the stock most interesting of all to women. 
“In a central position, easily reached from all the grounds, a 
dining-hall should be erected. This may be made one of the most 
profitable buildings on the grounds if properly managed. The 
centralization of eating facilities is important and always proves 
one of the most successful features. 
“For the proper facilitation of the business of the fair an ad- 
ministration building is an important unit. This should be near the 
main entrance and the direct line of traffic, so that it may be easily 
reached by all visitors with a minimum of confusion. This building 
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