Circus World Historic Site | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Circus World Historic Site

Circus World Historic Site | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Elevated view from hill looking north, showing the grounds of the Circus World historic site, with visiting crowd. On display are several train cars and wagons, including Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, Sells Forepaugh, Christy Brothers, and Miller Bothers. Many visitors are on a bridge spanning the Baraboo River, and a parking lot filled with cars is on the right. Barns that were used by the Ringling Brothers Circus and are now part of the Museum are across the river.
DESCRIPTION
Elevated view from hill looking north, showing the grounds of the Circus World historic site, with visiting crowd. On display are several train cars and wagons, including Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, Sells Forepaugh, Christy Brothers, and Miller Bothers. Many visitors are on a bridge spanning the Baraboo River, and a parking lot filled with cars is on the right. Barns that were used by the Ringling Brothers Circus and are now part of the Museum are across the river.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:135850
Creation Date:circa 1960
Creator Name:State Historical Society of Wisconsin
City:Baraboo
County:Sauk
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographs, 1880-2010
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 5072, Box 19, Folder 2
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Trees
Barns
Railroad cars
Wagons
Rivers
Outdoor photography
Parking facilities
Circus
Signs and signboards
Automobiles
Bridges
Circus wagons
Horses
Tents
Cities and towns
Hills
Historic sites
Crowds

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