Al G. Barnes over the years.

I've been working on scanning another photo album this week. This one is all about the Al G. Barnes Circus and the subsequent Al G. Barnes-Sells-Floto Circus. There are over 300 photos from various collectors and many unmarked ones but I recognize several from Charlie Puck in this album.

Al G. Barnes over the years.

Al G. Barnes over the years.

Terrell Jacobs

Al G. Barnes over the years.

Mabel Stark

Al G. Barnes over the years.

Getting Ready for spec.

Al G. Barnes over the years.

The Canestrellis

Dick Sparrow

I heard from Les Smout last night: Dick Sparrow passed away yesterday at the age of 81. Services will be Wed. 12/29 in Zearing, Iowa.

Dick Sparrow

In 1973, Dick Sparrow and the 40 horse hitch was returning from the Washington DC Cherry Blossom festival when they laid over at the George Harkness farm near Sandusky, Ohio. I lived just around the corner from the farm.

Dick Sparrow

Dick Sparrow

Dick Sparrow

These next few photos are all 8 x 10 press photos from Ben Barkin's advertising agency.

Dick Sparrow

The last Bandwagon ever made in the United States, the Schlitz Bandwagon is seen here in 1973 with Dick Sparrow and Robert Uehlein Jr., President of the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co.

Dick Sparrow

Dick Sparrow

These next three were taken at the 2002 Milwaukee Parade. The 40 was now hitched to the Two Hemisphere Bandwagon and being driven by Dick's son, Paul.

Dick Sparrow

Dick Sparrow

Merry Christmas!

For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord! Luke 2:11

Merry Christmas!

We are expecting snow in South Carolina today. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

I always thought it was a ONE horse open sleigh!

Merry Christmas!

From our house to yours, Merry Christmas!