Baraboo in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
No. 19 Cole Bros. Circus Seal Lion Den
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, October 3, 2019
1. No. 19 Cole Bros. Circus Seal Lion Den Marker
✶ Probably built in 1943 by Cole Bros. craftsmen in Louisville, Kentucky
✶ Constructed entirely of structural steel and rides on solid rubber tires
✶ Included a water tank for the sea lions' comfort and pleasure
Erected 1972 by Alex Irwin Estate.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 43° 28.004′ N, 89° 44.052′ W. Marker is in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street (Wisconsin Route 113) and Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street. Located near the Circus World Museum's front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 Water Street, Baraboo WI 53913, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ringling Brothers of Baraboo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ringling Bros. Circus (about 400 feet away); Camel House (about 400 feet away); Ringling Brothers Circus Winter Quarters (about 400 feet away); The Ringling Winter Quarters and the Baraboo River (about 600 feet away); Thompson House Hotel
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Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, October 3, 2019
2. No. 19 Cole Bros. Circus Seal Lion Den Marker
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, October 3, 2019
3. Circus World Museum Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2019, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2019, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
