thecircusblog | September 19, 2012
Ed Russell had the sideshow on Great London. This shot was taken on set up day. The tractor in the midway served as a water wagon and it also pulled a seat wagon. It held a 300 hundred gallon tank that sat in front of the 5th wheel. In this photo there is just a [...]
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
Many of Ward Hall’s banners had somewhat of a cartoon attitude to them. I always liked that and I bet that the on lookers did too. This banner is called “Nail Head.” Carol Phillips has a question on who the banner artist may be.
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
My grandfather built a small side show on his circus. The Gorilla Girl was an illusion and was the main feature of the show. That all ended abruptly while traveling to their next town…A new teamster on the sideshow wagon and a rough trail, caused the large clear glass pane and the mirror used for [...]
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
In this photo Ward is playing trumpet with World of Wonders Bally Band. Sept 1- 2009, MN State Fair.
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
This photo is from the Ward Hall collection. I am sure the lady and the children are with the circus, but there names are unknown to me.
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
