Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Harold Alzana
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Harold Alzana Marker
On a thin sliver of wire, 60 feet above the ground he performed more near-suicidal feats than any other wire walker in circus history. With the Ringling Show he danced, skipped rope, and walked where angels fear to tread, flirting with death twice a day from 1947 to 1965.
Erected 1990 by The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 27° 19.122′ N, 82° 34.607′ 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 north on St. Armands Circle. Marker is located on the northeast area of the 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. Dr. J.Y. Henderson (here, next to this marker); The Nerveless Nocks (here, next to this marker); Alfredo Codona (here, next to this marker); May Wirth (here, next to this marker); Karl L. King (here, next to this marker); The Zacchinis
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Regarding Harold Alzana. 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. (Submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Harold Alzana Marker
Photographed By Circus Ring of Fame, Unknown
3. "The Great Alanzas"
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
4. A wide view including the Harold Alzana Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on October 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
