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Frolic-Land, Circa 1960s

Not many people are around at this midway, showing the demise of one era and the dawn of a new era.

Conklin’s Famous Jumping Horses, Circa 1930s

The carousel has always been a staple at the carnival and still is today.

Wild Mouse Ride, Circa 1950s

This is a roller coaster with sudden turns and sharp drops.

Human-Fly Ride in Frankfurt, Germany, Circa 1950s

This ‘Human-Fly’ ride is the same concept as the Rotor ride. People are stuck to the walls from the centrifugal force of the large fast spinning drum.

Flying Scooters Ride, Circa 1930s

This ride spins around with people riding the buckets attached by lines, this allows the ‘scooter’ to sway back and forth while riding.

The Whip Amusement Park Ride Then and Now

Title reads ‘Coney Island, N.Y., 1914.’ Black and white photo of a crowded carnival midway. Caption reads ‘Carrousel builder W.F. Mangels invents a new ride THE WHIP.’ Black […]

Eddie Jones’ Meat Market

“I remember there was a meat market called Eddie Jones’ Meat Market, not too far from Jackie and Bingo’s house. And so, I didn’t know the Hausers at […]

Crescent Shows, 1947

Crescent Shows midway, during the time when Bingo was travelling with the show.

Bingo and Jackie’s Jungle Compound

“Simba was the first animal, then I remember pictures of mom and dad, they had Blackie the bear (a little black bear), then they got a few monkeys, […]

Don Carlos Dog and Monkey Hotel, Circa 1940s

This is another animal show featured with Conklin Shows (at ‘Frolic-Land’).

Bingo and Simba, 1946

Bingo expanded his animal show to more than just the lion, but Simba always remained the star.

Jackie Hauser at the Jungle Compound, 1947

Here is Jackie as a bally for the Jungle Compound animal menagerie that she and Bingo ran together.