Thursday, April 9, 2015

Jenny Wallenda (an end of a circus era)

Her father was Karl, her brother was Mario, her son was Tino, and her grandson, Nik Wallenda.  All were - or are great aerialists - as Jenny once was herself.


the "Showfolks" Club on Lockwood Ridge Road with their flag at half mast





mural inside the Club





In circus tradition, a wreath for Jenny signifying a "missing spoke" from a circus wagon.





Jenny's personal photo album covering her 87 years.





a Corona Ad holder featuring Jenny during her heyday under the "Big Top"





preparing the banquet room





Retired circus 'folk' sitting down with the Wallenda family.  Tino Wallenda (in the rear) preparing to speak before Jenny's "celebration of life" memorial dinner.






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