Legend City
thecircusblog | May 8, 2013
1977 Alfonso”Pancho”Magona and Lou-Ann Jacobs at L.C. LouAnn did her act for that the summer.
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Legend City
thecircusblog | May 5, 2013
Each day of opening we had a flag raising ceremony. Invited were different school bands and when we ran out of bands which was seldom….we played our national anthem on the load speaker seen top right.
Legend City
thecircusblog | May 5, 2013
The Log Ride was the most popular ride in the park and I might say really refreshing in hot weather.
Legend City
thecircusblog | May 5, 2013
No matter how good the day went…. there is always a beef. I am standing in front of the cart straightening out a problem with two ladies. They were mad about kids cutting line in front of their kids. This is the Q line for the log ride. In the back ground is the beginning [...]
Legend City Train
thecircusblog | May 5, 2013
The Legend City train with a full head of steam carried park passenger around the park for a grand view of the Victorian style buildings and the western frontier town and through out the ride area. Legend City was truly a beautiful 88 acre sight.
Legend City
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 [...]
Legend City
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.
Legend City
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.
Legend City
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.
Legend City
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.
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