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Jack Ray: Selling Glamour and Illusion
Hot Spot: Amusement Parks

 
An adverisement for John C. (Jack) Ray's business in California.
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James Wesley (Patty) Conklin, Showman and "King of the Carnivals".
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James Conklin on how Jack Ray's show fronts changed the look of the carnival.
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James Conklin on Jack Ray's new style of fronts.
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Patty Conklin with Jack Ray designs.
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Front gate entrance to Belmont Park.
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James Conklin on Jack Ray establishing himself as a theme park designer.
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Painting of a proposed building for Belmont Park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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Painting of a proposed refreshment building for Belmont Park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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Painting of a proposed "Laff in The Dark" ride for Belmont Park by Jack Ray.
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Painting of a proposed "Bingo" building for Belmontt Park in Montreal by midway designer Jack Ray.
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Painting of some proposed buildings for Belmont Park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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"Spectacular Science" show front designed by Jack Ray.
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Proposed "Hall of Science" show for Belmont Park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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Painting of a proposed show at Belmont Park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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Cailee Goulden on Jack Ray's contributions to the industry.
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Painting of a proposed "Penny Arcade" for Belmont park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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Painting of a proposed "Scooter Boats" for Belmont Park by midway designer Jack Ray.
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