thecircusblog | May 10, 2010
How well I remember this fine man. I cannot think of one person who spoke ill of him. He was larger than life and gave every one a smile. John Strong a true legend in the circus business. Comment made by Molly. Also a comment by Ed. He use to work the circus phone room. Thank […]
thecircusblog | May 10, 2010
Terrel Jacobs with his lion “King”. Photo taken in 1930 on the Al G.Barnes Circus.
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 | May 10, 2010
This photo of Hubert was taken in 1946. In Hubert’s earlier years his name was Hal Smith, then Hal Silvers, later changed his name again to Hubert Castle as most know him by today. Hal Smith is his true name, but any good performer needs a strong name and Hubert Castle fit him well. He […]
thecircusblog | May 10, 2010
The Siebrand circus performers were always willing to do a show for the veterans. This hospital is in Tucson , AZ. 1950.
thecircusblog | May 10, 2010
This is one of many photos that my Dad had about the native American people. The cliff dwellers were of great interest to him. 1951
thecircusblog | May 4, 2010
Most of these old posters were lithographs. A master poster was hand drawn and painted and then upon completion prints were made by the hundreds. Each year the posters were different from the last season. Whatever the attractions were for that season a poster was crafted. Many posters were generic with open white spaces where show dates […]
