Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 20, 1954
Caption:
Grandpa Does the Honors: Adults sometimes use the kids as an excuse to enjoy the carnival rides and sometimes they have to go along. Whatever the reason in this case, Harry Sloan of Brighton accompanies his grandson, Steve Derr of Ann Arbor, and a friend, Linda Dale, also of Ann Arbor, on a ferris wheel ride at the Junior Chamber of Commerce's annual Merchant's and Builder's Show.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 30, 1964
Caption:
Carnival Time: A festive atmosphere prevails in the S. Main business area this week where more than a dozen carnival rides have been erected to entertain shoppers during Bargain Days. Soap Box Derby racers are on display in tents in the 200 block.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 7, 1959
Caption:
Main St. "Mall": Part of a 40-foot ferris wheel and merry-go-round placed on S. Main St. between William and Liberty Sts. can be seen in this picture taken prior to the start of Bargain Days today, a two-day annual merchandise sales event. Thirteen carnival-type rides along S. Main and N. University Ave., which have been closed to traffic along with S. State St., are attractions at this year's Bargain Days.