Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
This is a cross section cage animal wagon. Photo taken in 1940. Take a look at Bob Cline’s comment. He noticed a drop center in this wagon.
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Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
Cole Bros elephants rehearsing in the back yard. This sometimes accrued if the act was not going well. Actually I think the pyramid trick was for the camera. The elephant men would always before going on would have the elephants do hind leg stands for dumping out. Hopefully there would not be a problem in […]
Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
This is the hippo wagon, 1945. The bottom of the wagon has been lowered to accommodate the water tank. Thanks for your comment Bob.
Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
When I see a photo such as this it makes my mind wander. Here are these two young boys in a railroad yard, during the unloading of the Cole circus wagons. Could they be with the show or are they townies? Where are they now in 2012? Questions that will never be answered… but here […]
Cole Bros Circus Poster
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
These four girls were the Titian’s. They did a teeterboard act with Cole Bros. The year is unknown to me. Most likely in the 1930’s.
Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
In the front of this photo are two baggage wagons that have quarter and side poles strapped to their sides. Photo taken in 1939.
Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
Cole Bros US Band wagon. Photo shot during a parade. There was no information with the negative on the date or town.
Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
I posted this photo before but this time just a little different angel. Seen here are the men loading wagons and wheel rails, 1936.
Cole Bros Circus
thecircusblog | September 1, 2012
One of the elephants was knocked over by another in a fight. This will happen every now and again with a herd of elephants. There is a certain amount of “who is to be boss” called the pecking order between them. The bull man is helping the elephant to it’s feet and I am sure […]
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