Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld
Circus Ring Of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld Marker
Father and son owners of the Greatest Show On Earth, Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld rebuilt the circus in America. Irvin acquired a faltering Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in 1967, restored it to glory and secured its status as the longest running hit in show business. After Irvin’s death in 1984, Kenneth produced some of the most successful shows in Ringling Bros. history and built Feld Entertainment into the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.
Erected 1999 by Hon. Andy Ireland and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 19.131′ N, 82° 34.648′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and North Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling west 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. Merle Evans (here, next to this marker); Lou Jacobs (here, next to this marker); The Flying Palacios (here, next to this marker);
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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. Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld 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 200 times since then and 19 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.
