thecircusblog | September 9, 2012
The original painting is of Chucko as seen here has not been located by the Runyon family. Somehow it was lost in the shuffle of life and disappeared. Family and friends are on the hunt for it. The Runyon’s ask if you have seen it or know it’s whereabouts to please contact Randy Runyon at: […]
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
This is a cross section cage animal wagon. Photo taken in 1940. Take a look at Bob Cline’s comment. He noticed a drop center in this wagon.
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
Cole Bros elephants rehearsing in the back yard. This sometimes accrued if the act was not going well. Actually I think the pyramid trick was for the camera. The elephant men would always before going on would have the elephants do hind leg stands for dumping out. Hopefully there would not be a problem in […]
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
This is the hippo wagon, 1945. The bottom of the wagon has been lowered to accommodate the water tank. Thanks for your comment Bob.
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
When I see a photo such as this it makes my mind wander. Here are these two young boys in a railroad yard, during the unloading of the Cole circus wagons. Could they be with the show or are they townies? Where are they now in 2012? Questions that will never be answered… but here […]
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
These four girls were the Titian’s. They did a teeterboard act with Cole Bros. The year is unknown to me. Most likely in the 1930’s.
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
In the front of this photo are two baggage wagons that have quarter and side poles strapped to their sides. Photo taken in 1939.
thecircusblog | September 3, 2012
Cole Bros US Band wagon. Photo shot during a parade. There was no information with the negative on the date or town.
