S.S. Priscilla, Great Danbury Fair, October 1958

Today's "Anything Goes Saturday" images were a mystery to me; we see a small, unusual-looking sternwheeler on a glassy body of water, with the name "S.S. Priscilla" visible on the life preservers on the upper level (the "hot dog deck", I believe). It turns out that this was enough of a clue - the "steamboat" was at the Great Danbury Fair, in Danbury, Connecticut, circa October, 1958. We've visited the Danbury Fair before, take a look HERE and HERE. I love the modest, charming look of this boat - it's almost a piece of folk art.I have no doubt that the Great Danbury Fair was a beloved event for folks within driving distance. In the background of both photos, we can see tantalizing hints of other offerings, such as the barn in the first pic, of the Cider Mill or "Eagle Hose Co." in this image. This vintage postcard was what helped me ID the two vintage slide scans!