This week’s #WayBackWednesday is about the Floral Hall The Floral Hall was originally built in 1866 and funded by selling notes/bonds along with an additional $500 raised by a ladies group of fair supporters. The foundation was designed like a Greek cross with an observatory shaped like an octagon in the middle. Above that was a bell tower, and later there was a dome that led up to the symbol of a plow. It was the first real building to be built on the grounds since purchasing the land. Initially the building was constructed for more exhibits to be shown. It started with a large number of items of cotton, linen and wool. The ladies of the county would make all kinds of clothing pieces and blankets. Exhibits such as shawls, blankets, afghans, and other sewn, knitted, or crocheted articles can still be seen in the Floral Hall today as that tradition has not changed. (fb)

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