The 1971 Great Dickens Christmas Fair

About This Item

KRON-TV news footage from November 27th 1971 with Frank Johnstone featuring a visit to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco. Co-founded in 1970 by Phyllis and Ron Patterson, who also co-created the Renaissance Faire concept in America, the Dickens Fair is still owned by the Patterson family and will be held in 2018 from November 17th to December 23rd, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Includes views of fair goers and performers enjoying themselves at the wharfeside complex, near Fisherman's Wharf. Ends with shots of a man playing a dulcimer. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

Date
11/27/1971
Format
16mm color magnetic sound film
Digital Format
mp4 file
Genre
local newsfilm
Copyright Holder
Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc.
Duration
2:02
Identifier
KRON 2884-2
Views
2443

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