alsfarms Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Thanks! I guess times certainly change. It would be hard for those very astute folks to invest heavily in a Mansion like the Marina that close to a very industrial complex. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 It appears that Wilson Marshall was owner of the Marina Mansion at an earlier date that what I suspected as shown in the newspaper clippings. More study is needed. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Does anyone else have other "Promotional" pictures that use the PT Barnum Marina Mansion as a backdrop? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 What would there be other than a Locomobile. Perhaps you what one with a elephant from the greatest show on earth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) If there was relevance due to proximity of the Marina Mansion to sell automobiles, maybe Pope Hartford? Maybe much earlier Locomobile? Maybe one of the special early Locomobile race cars that were campaigned pre 1910? Of course and Elephant would certainly be a serious curiosity for that neighborhood! On the subject of The Greatest Show on Earth. Was the Circus always moved by rail from one location to another? Or did they use trucks some? Al Edited August 29, 2022 by alsfarms clarity (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 How about this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 They apparently liked mansions as back drops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 The top picture you posted? Is that for real or just publicity of some sort? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 5 hours ago, alsfarms said: The top picture you posted? Is that for real or just publicity of some sort? Al Real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Here’s a photo of the old mansion behind the new mansion at Barnum’s. Then he torn down the old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 9 hours ago, alsfarms said: The top picture you posted? Is that for real or just publicity of some sort? Al Yes, she used an Indian motorcycle as well. Well ridded and put away broken it was at Hershey 25 or so years ago. Hope it is restored by now. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Bob, It may not be directly on the subject of this chat, however the Circus stunt picture above does certainly relate to PT Barnum who did build and own the Marina Mansion and estate. Does anyone have more specific information or even an old video clip that shows this "stunt" in progress. How the devil did they make this thing work and not kill anyone? "She" was mentioned above. What about more information on "She". This stunt must have been dreamed up after PT Barnum had died. Was this stunt a brainchild of Bailey or someone else? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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