Historical Perspective: The Great Excelsior Show

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Historical Perspective: The Great Excelsior Show


The arrival of Excelsior Twine Binders in Baraboo created great excitement in June, 1885, in this photo by local photographer Sim Mould. (Submitted photo)

You’d think that the Ringling Brothers circus had come to town on June 20, 1885, as the streets of Baraboo were packed with curious citizens. Huge crowds of spectators lined the Oak Street square in anticipation of the arrival of the new Excelsior Twine Binders, which were the highlight of a grand parade that day.

 

 


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