Circus Vargas

| February 19, 2013

Jon not only did the “come in” but he and his wife Laura hosted the show with his act and appeared thoughout the show with magic and comedy skits.  John Weiss is an excellent performer.

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Circus Vargas 2013

| February 14, 2013

Copy and clip this coupon. NOW PLAYING. Scottsdale, AZ. At the Pavilions on Indian Bend and the 101. Feb 14-18. 2013.

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Bandwagon

| February 11, 2013

If you haven’t got it. Get it.

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Barnum & Bailey

| February 11, 2013

On the right is Jack C. Barnett he was with Barnum & Bailey 1910 to 1915. I would like to find out the name of the other gentlemen.

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R.B.B&B

| February 11, 2013

Set up day.  Men unload  a cargo wagon that sitting along the back side of the big top… 1935.

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R.B.B&B

| February 11, 2013

When the wagons are unloaded and there is no need for the horses for another load, they are unharnessed, then watered & fed, then rested until tear down. 1935.

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R.B.B&B

| February 11, 2013

Sideshow panel cargo wagon. Notice that the panels attach to the wagons. This allows greater support, A faster set up and tear down. The front of these panels are painted with the different attractions that are on the show. 1935. 

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R.B.B&B

| February 11, 2013

Tableau lion cage wagon, 1932. The tableau here was mainly used in parades and also in the menagerie. Many of the lions that were exhibited did not work in the arena as an act.

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R.B.B&B

| February 11, 2013

Mack canvas truck 252 and trailer headed toward the lot. 1936.

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R.B.B&B

| February 11, 2013

WHOOPS!  Wheels stuck. NO, Well this could happen to the best of us. I am sure something like this has happened to many of us while in a rush to get to the lot or off the lot. I wrecked the back of my house trailer on a stake line backing up in order to […]

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