thecircusblog | May 10, 2010
Allen King in 1933 appeared with his cat act “Cage of Fury” in the Standard Oil Co. attraction at the Worlds Fair in Chicago. Allen worked with other shows such as Gollmar Bros, Al G. Barnes Sells Flotto and others.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2010
This picture was taken at the Al G. Barnes winter quarters in Balboa Park. Tusko a few weeks later broke both of his tusks while in musk. Tusko was known as one of the most magnificent circus elephants and even to this day bull men speak of him.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2010
Tusko on the Al G. Barnes Circus. It got to the point where Tusko had to be put in chains, This prevented him form hurting himself or his handlers. Bull elephants can be very dangerous when they come into musk. His handlers in this photo are …..”Bull Hook” Jackson standing in front of Tusko and […]
thecircusblog | January 30, 2010
Bert Nelson with one of many of his lions. This little girl’s name is Goldie and she was used in stage shows. Notice his little black pet kitty in his arms. This photo was taken in 1920 at Al G. Barnes winter quarters.
thecircusblog | May 18, 2009
I only recognize two people in this picture. Louis Roth seated in the chair and on the far left Bert Nelson. Photo taken in the 1920’s.
thecircusblog | March 6, 2009
This is Tusko, one of many great circus elephants. Photo taken on the Al G. Barnes circus 1930’s. He was considered a great attraction during his time.
