thecircusblog | May 5, 2013
Veterans Day at Legend City 1977. In the background is the L.C. train. It was a steam locomotive and it traveled around the park on a mile and quarter narrow gage track. The gentleman that opperated the train was a retired railroad engineer. In the seven years that we had the park, he never missed […]
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
Here is one of the judges demonstrating the arm wrestling contests rules. I am at the table far left. I was somewhat bored with the promo as it went on all day but it turned out to be one of the strongest promotion of the year.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
Arm wrestling in the 19070’s was one of the most popular events. Everyone from bars to amusement parks and even schools were competing in this contest of strength. Private clubs started up and competed with each other.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
In the center of the photo is Ray Westler, who was a retired union boss from back East. Ray proved to be quite vital for Legend City. A good fixer and if needed his tongue was as sharp as a razor. At the time of this photo he was coordinating with our park security.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
OK……. who will be the first in this arm wrestling contest. The event started at 10:00 am and lasted throughout the evening.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
“A weigh in”. This determined what class of arm wrestling you were put in. We even had some women that joined in the competition.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
Little Jimmy greeted people at the front gate and did clown skits with Goldie our tramp clown. They made up their own bits with just a little circus flavor. I hope to find a photo of Goldie. Bill Capell bought an old hook and ladder fire truck. It was parked in the front area of […]
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
Jimmy was not only our mascot, he also was sort of a handy man. He could fix anything.
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
This is the lake front stage. It was the main stage at Legend City….where Wallace and Ladmoe performed every Sunday. We also presented small but professional rock and country western groups. The open air bleacher seated over 1000 people. The black drapery does not look so good in this photo as the wind was playing […]
