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Vintage 1970s Ohio State Fair Grandstand Concert Photograph Archive
Rare 24-Piece Original Live Music Photo Collection — Featuring The Jackson 5 & Johnny CashUp for sale is a remarkable, historically significant archive of twenty-four (24) original vintage color photographs documenting the legendary live grandstand performances at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio, during the early 1970s.This collection offers an incredibly rare, candid look from both the stage and the ground, featuring iconic musical acts, backing bands, and the massive production scale of this classic Americana festival environment.Archive Highlights & Subjects:
- The Jackson 5 Live: Dynamic outdoor stage action shots featuring the group performing, showing exceptional details of the band\'s equipment, iconic stage presence, and the massive fair crowds.
- Johnny Cash: Striking photographs capturing the \"Man in Black\" live on stage with his acoustic guitar, performing under the grandstand canopy.
- The Backing Bands & Orchestra: Exceptional close-ups of the professional fair orchestra arrayed in matching gray/blue suit jackets and black bow ties, featuring excellent views of vintage instrumentation including a pedal steel guitar, piano, and string sections.
- Production & Behind-the-Scenes: Fascinating documentation of the era\'s entertainment tech, including a clear view of a vintage television broadcast camera on a dolly tripod tracking the live performance from the stage wing.Provenance & Authentication:
One of the central photographs prominently features an original, authentic vintage physical studio stamp on the lower white border reading: \"SCHELL STUDIO / COL\'S. OHIO\" (Columbus, Ohio). This stamp anchors the collection\'s direct historical provenance to the professional local studio documenting these landmark fair performances.Condition Report:
- Quantity: 24 Original Prints (Note: The gallery displays the best 24 slots, with minor crowd/atmosphere shots combined to ensure the complete archive is visible).
- Era: Early 1970s
- Type: Glossy white-border color snapshots
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The color shows a gorgeous, authentic warm-toned aging characteristic of the period\'s photographic paper. No major creases, heavy tears, or severe damage. Please review the high-resolution listing photos for individual centering, borders, and exact visual layouts.This is a phenomenal addition for any serious collector of vintage music memorabilia, local Ohio history, or rare pop-culture archives. The collection will be shipped securely in a reinforced, moisture-resistant photo mailer with tracking.Sold as a complete 24-photo lot. Please reach out with any questions prior to offerding.
