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Slice of Wisconsin: Historic Circus Wagons are Home

Slice of Wisconsin: Historic Circus Wagons are Home

Tue Sep 23, 2025

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Circus World sits on the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus. It began the legendary troupe in Baraboo in the 1880s. Some of the buildings date back to the late 19th century.

But what may be overlooked? The whimsical and beautiful -- circus wagons! This "Slice of Wisconsin" is a peek at what’s believed to be the last “Bell Wagon” anywhere – and why it is currently back "home" in Baraboo. 

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