Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Circus Building
Photographed by Thomas Smith, October 4, 2024
1. Circus Building Marker
Constructed on-site 1960
This fanciful horseshoe-shaped structure is designed to showcase the 4000 piece, hand-carved miniature Amold Circus Parade, which stretches nearly the full length of the building's 38 feet, and the intricate, 3500 piece miniature three ring Kirk Bros. Circus
The building also exhibits carousel figures made by the renowned Gusta Dentzel Carousel Company, a colorful selection of circus posters, and an exhibition of 20th century circus photos by Elliott Fenander. On view in the east foyer is an exhibit on museum preservation and conservation techniques
The vintage go Herschell Spillman carousel operates daily.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 44° 22.378′ N, 73° 14.024′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It can be reached from Shelburne Road (Scenic U.S. 7) north of Shelburne Museum Road, on the left when traveling north. Located on the grounds of the Shelburne Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
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Regionally, this marker is in the Champlain Valley and in Greater Burlington. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Circus Building & Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach Gallery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Round Barn (about 400 feet away); Beach Lodge (about 400 feet away); The Beach Complex (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Shelburne Museum (about 500 feet away); The Rail Car Grand Isle (about 500 feet away); An Intentional Landscape (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.
Also see . . . The Circus Building - Shelburne Museum Collections. (Submitted on October 24, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Thomas Smith, October 4, 2024
2. Circus Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
