Little John
Posted By thecircusblog on January 4, 2013
This is John Strong Jr. I am guessing his age to be around two and a half years old. Learning how to ride an elephant at this age for a circus kid is perfectly normal.
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Little John Strong
Posted By thecircusblog on January 4, 2013
A great photo of John Strong Jr and his wife with a friend in front of his sideshow. They are holding an albino boa constrictor. I spoke with John a few days ago. He is doing some fantastic things with his different shows.
Ruth Strong
Posted By thecircusblog on January 4, 2013
The elephant here is a prop. I have to admit I had to look twice before I noticed it wasn’t real.
John Strong Circus
Posted By thecircusblog on January 4, 2013
Left to right Larry Teareal, Ken Willer, chimp, and John Strong.
Bill Pickett
Posted By thecircusblog on January 4, 2013
Bill Pickett was also on the 101 Ranch Wild West Show for a short time in the early 1900’s.
His Legend Lives On
Posted By thecircusblog on December 29, 2012
I believe this photo was taken in 1960. It is a great shot of Clyde Beatty. Thanks Randy for sharing it with the circus blog.
Thanks Harry and Randy for your comments, also Mike Cecere for his comment.
Thank you Miss Denson for your comment.
R.B.B.& B
Posted By thecircusblog on December 29, 2012
This wagon originally was “The War Chariot of India” owned by P.T. Barnum 1881. R.B.B.&B refurbished it by removing the first 8 presidents of United States photos that were in line on top of wagon. Original can be seen on P.T. Barnum part 1 # 3, just scroll back next page.
I want to thank Bob Cline for sending me this photo.
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