thecircusblog | November 30, 2012
I do not have the year when this photo was taken but it has to be sometime in the 1930’s. Most of these repertoire shows ended in the 1940’s. Note on the side of the semi trailers Players. Thanks Billie for your very informative comment.
thecircusblog | November 30, 2012
In 1978, I wrote this fast note to Mack and Peggy MacDonald along with this letter some photos of Henry Bros Circus that Mack wanted. I had forgotten this until Billie Henderson Schuller sent it via email. Billie is Peggy sister. Billie acquired this letter and other memorabilia that Peggy had . I spoke with […]
thecircusblog | November 30, 2012
This monument plaque is located at the Civic Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif,
thecircusblog | November 30, 2012
This is an old lion cage tow bar wagon. I believe this wagon was restored by Ray Chandler. Ray was also one fine circus wagon painter. I have a photo of Ray and this wagon after it’s completion. It is said that Otto Barosini bought this wagon at the Jungleland auction in 1969. I am […]
thecircusblog | November 30, 2012
This wagon also at one time was owned by Louie Goebel. Where it is located now is anyone’s guess. At the back of the wagon is a drop center constructed this way to hold water for seals or hippopotamus. There were a few drop centers made that housed a electrical generator, aka “Hot Wagon” The […]
thecircusblog | November 30, 2012
Great shot of a Jungleland lion cage wagon with tow bar attached to a military hook. I have to comment on that fine looking tractor.The photo was taken at the old front gate of Jungleland in the early 1930’s. At that time it was called Goebel’s Wild Animal Farm.
thecircusblog | November 21, 2012
I think perhaps I should explain why so many of these performers names I am unfamiliar with. In the fall of 1979 I lost all of my chimps to a disease called Valley Fever, which at that time was deadly to primates. Because of this, I was out of the circus business throughout the 19800, […]
thecircusblog | November 21, 2012
Bentley Bros Circus pony drill? The name of this act is unknown to me. Thank you Mary for your comment in naming this performer.
