Nothing says nostalgia like a city getting excited about the circus coming to town.
It all seems so quaint now. But that's what Lorain was feeling back in May 1926 when Christy Bros. Circus – the first circus of the season – was due to arrive.
The Lorain Journal helped to build anticipation and excitement for the event with a series of teaser articles. Some featured the animal performers, others featured specific aspects of the show, like the Noah's Ark spectacle.
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On May 19, 1926, the day of the circus, this article appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
"Amid the notes of a calliope, accompanied by prancing horses and swaying elephants," the article noted, "the parade of Christy Bros. Wild Animal show officially opened circus day in Lorain with a parade through the heart of the city at noon.
"Hundreds of spectators bordered the line of March, from the show grounds at 23rd-st and Washington-av, all along Washington-av, Erie-av and Broadway."
One mishap marred what was otherwise a great day, according to this article that appeared in the paper. the next day.
Here are a few more vintage posters that were either for sale on auction websites for on eBay. The unusual performers depicted on the second poster are the stuff of nightmares!
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