Sunday, November 6, 2011

BILL PRICKETT RETURNS TO


CIRCUS HALL OF FAME--PERU, INDIANA

PART 1




Wallace Farm, circa 1924



On August 20, 2011 I was able to visit the International Hall Of



Circus Fame, located about 3 miles noutside of Peru, Indiana on what is known as



the Wallace Farm. The American Circus Corp. originally owned



600 acres. The CHF now sits on 10 acres of this farm land that was able



to be saved. ACC owned Hagenbeck-Wallace, John Robinson, Sells-Floto



and Howes Great London shows plus several others.





Big Top acquired from Big Apple Circus in 1996.



John Ringling purchased the entire ACC, including the Peru winterquarters.



"The great burning of the circus wagons" took place in November 1941 at this site.





North Barn Gift Shop



In July 1988 it was dedicated as a National Historic Landmark.



A complete history and summary of exhibits can be obtained from the CHF.



This is a must see visit for all circus fans!






Elelphant and Cat Barn





Wagon Storage, side of elephant barn.





The other side of elephant barn.





Mack Truck from RBBB





Some of the restored wagons inside.





More retored wagons.





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Tunnel wagon from RBBB

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