Posted By thecircusblog on November 5, 2012
These wagons were also at Jungleland. I also know that there were a few Al G. Barnes cage wagons along with 10 or 12 cargo wagons there. The cargo wagons as I remember had no names on them and their origin is not known to me. I do remember that there was a grass fire that started at the bone yard which did consume some of the older wagons. I believe the fire took place late 1952 or very early 1953. The above photo where these three wagons are stored is near the old butcher house. Thoughout the years Mr. Goebel sold many of his circus wagons. My friend Randy Runyon is helping me to research where and how many circus wagons are still in southern Calif. We known for a fact that many of the motion picture studios own numerous circus wagons. Randy will be paying a visit to the different studios to take photos and hopefully ID them.
Category: Al G. Barnes CIRCUS, Hagenbeck & Wallace Circus |
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 5, 2012
This is one of many animal cage wagons that I saw at Louie Goebel’s winter quarter at Jungleland, Thousand Oaks, Calif in 1952 and 1953. There were also several cargo wagons.
Category: Hagenbeck & Wallace Circus |
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 5, 2012
Thanks Mike for the poster print.
Category: Circus Wagons and Posters, Cole Bros Circus |
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 5, 2012
Los Angelas , Calif. 1948?
Category: Cole Bros Circus |
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 2, 2012
Ringling’s steam calliope. This photo shot during the show’s parade, 1908. I can’t help but notice the excitement on the faces of the two young women.
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 2, 2012
A great photo of draft horses unloading cargo wagons from the flat cars. The horses’ harnesses are attached to a hook rope at the left front of the wagon to a steel mud ring and pulled forward down the flat bed rails. To keep them in a slow tow there was a safety block and falls fastened to the back of wagon.The man above in front of wagon holds the tongue straight for the decline. This is a very difficult and dangerous job for him keeping the front wheels straight. Once on the ground a teamster would hook up the wagon with horses and head off to the the lot.
Thanks Bob for your kind comment.
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 2, 2012
Clown band on top of mirror tableau.There are two boys walking a long with the parade wagon catching a reflection of themselves in the mirror.
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 2, 2012
A back yard photo just before entering the big top clown walk-a-round. On the wagon are dogs nestled in small barrels. The clown on the right is holding what looks like a ring tail monkey and also known as a spider monkey. The wagon’s team is two pigs.
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 2, 2012
This is a photo of Ringling Bros U.S. Band wagon. When not in use, the top seating area is covered with canvas, as seen here.
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Posted By thecircusblog on November 2, 2012
U.S. Band Wagon made ready for parade. On top of wagon are eight very beautiful women. Their purpose is unknown to me.
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These wagons were also at Jungleland. I also know that there were a few Al G. Barnes cage wagons along with 10 or 12 cargo wagons there. The cargo wagons as I remember had no names on them and their origin is not known to me. I do remember that there was a grass fire that started at the bone yard which did consume some of the older wagons. I believe the fire took place late 1952 or very early 1953. The above photo where these three wagons are stored is near the old butcher house. Thoughout the years Mr. Goebel sold many of his circus wagons. My friend Randy Runyon is helping me to research where and how many circus wagons are still in southern Calif. We known for a fact that many of the motion picture studios own numerous circus wagons. Randy will be paying a visit to the different studios to take photos and hopefully ID them.
