State Fair in Fort Snelling 1860

"State Fair in Fort Snelling" (1860) by Benjamin Franklin Upton, is a daguerreotype that captures a bustling scene at the Fort Snelling State Fair. Upton, a prominent Minnesota photographer, used his signature style of detailed composition to showcase the event's lively atmosphere. The image highlights the fair's main buildings and the throngs of people gathered in the spacious grounds, offering a glimpse into the social life of mid-19th century Minnesota. This historic photograph is a valuable record of early state fairs and a testament to Upton's mastery of the daguerreotype process.