Forepaugh Here: Interesting Process of Unloading a Great Show

In this piece that was printed in the the August 14h, 1894 edition of the "Lewiston Daily Sun", the writer discuses the Adam Forepaugh Show that just came to town (Lewiston) on August 14th, 1894. The writer discusses the amazing work ethic and the systematic manner in which the show is unloaded. This is a great peak into how

The Forepaugh Show Returns to the Roots of the Circus Show

In this piece that was printed in the the August 8th, 1894 edition of the "Lewiston Daily Sun", the writer discuses the recent Adam Forepaugh Show that would be coming to town (Lewiston) on August 14th, 1894. The writer discusses the dying

Bailey Brings the Adam Forepaugh Show to Lewiston on August 14, 1894

In 1894, James A. Bailey once again brought the Adam Forepaugh Show to Maine as we have discussed in previous installments on this blog. Be sure to click here for for information on the 1894 Forepaugh show and to see how the advertisement featured here compares with others. There are two striking differences I see with this ad compared to the ad for

The Size of the Forepaugh Show in 1894 Was Not as Large as Usual But The Crowd Left Happy

In this short piece that was printed in the the August 17th, 1894 edition of the "Waterville Mail", the writer discuses the recent Adam Forepaugh Show that came to town (Waterville) on August 11th, 1894. It appears that while the show itself was smaller

"The Coming Show"

This is another piece published in the August 10th, 1894 edition of the "Waterville Mail" the day before the Adam Forepaugh Shows came to the city of Waterville for their August 11th show. This article focuses on the great circus parade that would take place and the high standards Adam Forepaugh set in place.

"The Modern Circus"

This was a piece published in the August 10th, 1894 edition of the "Waterville Mail" the day before the Adam Forepaugh Shows came to the city of Waterville for their August 11th show.

Bailey Brings the Adam Forepaugh Show to Waterville on August 11, 1894

       In 1894, James A. Bailey once again brought the Adam Forepaugh Show to Maine! This tour would be proudly advertised as the 31st annual tour however it would also be it's last. The next time we would see the Forepaugh name would be in 1896 as a combined show