Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gunther Gebel-Williams

Circus Ring Of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Gunther Gebel-Williams Marker

Inscription.
The most versatile and admired animal trainer in Circus History. As a youth Circus Williams in his native Germany he demonstrated a rare rapport with animals especially tigers, elephants and horses. After becoming Europe’s leading circus personality he came to America where he spent 20 years as a spectacular star of the Ringling Circus.

The Columbia Restaurant
The Gonzmart Family

Erected by The Columbia Restaurant, the Gonzmart Family and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 27° 19.093′ N, 82° 34.66′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left on St Armands Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic

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Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alexis Brothers (here, next to this marker); James A. Bailey (here, next to this marker); Allan C. Hill (here, next to this marker); Hubert Castle (here, next to this marker); William (“Cap”) Curtis (here, next to this marker); Elly Ardelty (here, next to this marker); Otto Griebling (here, next to this marker); The Loyal-Repensky Troupe (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

More about this marker. The "Circus Ring Of Fame" recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of inductees from around the world. The Ring Of Fame began in 1986 as a way to honor world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Gunther Gebel-Williams Marker

(Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.