Director Kevin Smith-Fagan and Francie Dillon, a Sac State arts educator who wrote stories and songs for the whimsical storybook playsets, stand outside the entrance to Fairytale Town. (Photo by Wes Davis)

The Back Story

Back Oct 15, 2025

In this occasional print series, writer Ed Goldman looks into the history behind some of the Capital Region’s most familiar landmarks. Check out past columns here.