Mickey Gets Ready to Dive

| October 7, 2008

Mickey waits to hear the que from my father to dive.

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Into Dad’s Hands

| October 7, 2008

 Mickey diving into my father’s hands. Mickey had confidence in herself and my father who trained her. The high jump was 12 feet.  

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Rocky and Mom

| October 7, 2008

Mom and Rocky performing a special show for underprivileged children at the Greek theater. Many circus performers donated their time and talent for these kids.

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Poodle Long Mount

| October 7, 2008

More of Toni Madison’s dog act.

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“Sally” Doing Front Leg

| October 7, 2008

Publicity shots between shows of Toni Madison’s Wonder Dogs. This photo was taken on a Christmas show date 1948 San Diego, Calif.

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Teaching Solon

| October 3, 2008

“Now remember son, the first thing you have to learn is how to clean up after the elephant”….notice that Solon is hiding the shovel so it doesn’t show in the photo.

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Ivan and Shorty

| October 1, 2008

Shorty was a very popular elephant. This photo was taken by a circus fan that was visiting Henry Bros. circus at Legend City.

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Solon and Shorty

| October 1, 2008

During the summer of 1978, Henry Bros, traveled with Space Age Amusement. This photo was taken in Helena, Montana.  Later that fall we were back at Legend City, Tempe AZ.

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Henry’s Petting Zoo

| October 1, 2008

Henry Bros. also had a petting zoo at Legend City. This is Blanco, one of many animals that were featured.

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Mary Henry Spinning Plates

| September 30, 2008

This photo was taken at The Paris Inn Night Club where USO shows were put on for the Military in San Diego, CA … 1940s.

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