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

Allan C. Hill

Circus Ring Of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Allan C. Hill Marker

Inscription.
His love of the circus came from his parents, both of whom were circus people. He began his career selling peanuts, popcorn and cotton candy under the big top and rose to become one of the youngest showmen ever to own a large show, Allan C. Hill’s Great American Circus. Renowned for his generous support of civic activities, he was one of the founders of Sarasota’s Annual Circus Festival and Parade for which he brought together the circus community and general public in a common effort to preserve the area’s circus heritage. Employees & Friends of Allan C. Hil

Erected 1994 by Employee’s & Friends of Allan C. Hill and the Circus Ring of Fame.

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

Location. 27° 19.093′ N, 82° 34.661′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on St Armands Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexis Brothers (here, next to this marker); Gunther Gebel-Williams (here, next to this marker); Elly Ardelty

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(here, next to this marker); James A. Bailey (here, next to this marker); Hubert Castle (here, next to this marker); William (“Cap”) Curtis (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. (Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Allan C. Hill Marker

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 126 times since then and 7 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.