The Capell Promotion Bus
thecircusblog | January 14, 2010
Notice the print on the bus saying “Pre-War Prices”. Doc is going into town to promo the show. Photo taken in the early 194o’s.
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Capell Circus Stage
thecircusblog | January 14, 2010
There were many occasions when the circus would play on the downtown streets. Some of the special events were for non-profit organizations that would sponsor the show as a fund raiser.
Capell Circus Light Plant
thecircusblog | January 11, 2010
The show carried two light plants. One was a 25 kw and the other a 50kw. They also used it for their shop truck.
The Next Town
thecircusblog | January 11, 2010
Loading up for the next town. Somehow there is always a little excitement before the move. The feel of the road passing beneath you and hopefully the next town will be a mite better. Then the worry about the trip pops up it’s ugly thoughts in your head, of brake downs or an accident that […]
The Capell Elephants
thecircusblog | January 11, 2010
The Capell circus elephants were presented by Norma Capell, Bob Capell’s wife. Early 1940’s.
The Doc Capell Family
thecircusblog | January 11, 2010
Back row right to left: Jack Capell, Doc Capell, Bob Capell and Bill Capell. Second row right to left. Mayme Capell, the three kids names unknown to me, then Norma Capell. Dorothy Capell is behind the camera. See…………… Terry Tuckers’s comment.
Capell Bros Circus
thecircusblog | January 9, 2010
One of many great American circuses. Capell Bros in the early 1940’s.
Capell Bros Big Top Sawbuck
thecircusblog | January 9, 2010
At the far end of the tent the men are putting in the side poles. There is a certain way to do this if it’s windy. We call it “saw bucking” …… we crisscross the side poles like an X. This helps to stabilize the canvas as the peaks are pulled up. They completely go around the tent […]
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