thecircusblog | April 5, 2010
This is a mystery to me. This photo had to have come from someone that had access to the Siebrand show. This lady could be Mrs Clark or one of the Siebrand wives of Hike or Pete Siebrand. I hope to get a comment from one of the grandchildren. The condition of this photo tells me […]
admin | April 5, 2010
From left to right: Patricia, Aurelio and Andres. This promotional photo was taken in 1910.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2010
From left to right: Andres, Refugio, Francisco, Patrica Atayde Arteche, Jorge Atayde Gonzales, Aurelio Atayde Guizar, Manuel and Aurelio Atayde Arteche.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2010
Perri Andre was a feature on the Yankee Patterson Circus and the Esclante Circus. Perri did have two other dancers with him in the act. He also did a tight wire act. I remember him only because he would watch over me when my mother and father were performing. Spanish and Mexican dancers were very popular in […]
thecircusblog | April 2, 2010
Another project of Bills was this white Calliope wagon. He had a talent for restoring old show wagons. He said it was his hobby. I believe he was keeping circus history alive.
thecircusblog | April 2, 2010
Bill Capell was always buying old circus equipment. He then would restore it, play with it for a while, as this was his hobby and he enjoyed every minute of it. Much of the show wagons were either sold or donated and then Bill would start all over again on a new project.
thecircusblog | April 2, 2010
At Bill Capell’s winter quarters it was a never ending process of building and restoring circus and carnival equipment. As well old merry go rounds.
thecircusblog | April 2, 2010
Bill Capell bought this old Foley and Burk office wagon. After cleaning it up and repainting it to it’s original look, he made it his own office. It now can be found in his back yard.
thecircusblog | April 2, 2010
The circus midway was always filled with popcorn, cotton candy and hot dogs. This was the bread and butter of the circus, and to hold them on the midway longer there were side shows.
