60-411: Ringling may refer to: People [ edit ] Ringling brothers , seven American siblings of one America's largest circuses Charles Edward Ringling (1863–1926), circus owner John Ringling (1866–1936), circus owner Otto Ringling (1858–1911), American circusman and businessman Henry Ringling North (1909–1993), American businessman, as
120-684: A circus proprietor John Ringling North (1903–1985), a president and director of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Mable Burton Ringling (1875–1929), art collector Places [ edit ] Ringling, Montana Ringling, Oklahoma Ringling Bridge Institutions [ edit ] Ringling Brothers Circus (1884–1919), a circus founded in Wisconsin, United States in 1884 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1919–2017), an American traveling circus company Ringling College of Art and Design ,
180-593: A long illness, said his lawyer, Richard Cunningham. ^ "Mrs. Ida Ringling North Dies in Sarasota" . Washington Post . December 22, 1950. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011 . Retrieved 2008-07-23 . Further reading [ edit ] Apps, Jerry. " Ringlingville USA: The Stupendous Story of Seven Siblings and Their Stunning Circus Success ". Wisconsin Magazine of History , vol. 88, no. 4 (Summer 2005): 12-17. Schlicher, J. J. " On
240-410: A luxurious Victorian mansion at the site of the former Fort Shelby. When he died unexpectedly in 1886, his family renamed the home " Villa Louis " in his memory. The Dousman family continued to occupy the home until 1913. In 1952, the mansion became Wisconsin's first state-operated historic site. After the fur trade declined in the mid-19th century, Prairie du Chien's attention shifted to agriculture and
300-585: A performer in the big show, confirmed today that she and Richard ... ^ To, Speeiaz (December 4, 1926). "Charles Ringling, Circus Owner, Dies. Member of World's Greatest Show Organization. One of Six Famous Brothers" . New York Times . Retrieved 2008-07-21 . One of the famous "six brothers of Baraboo," Charles Ringling was the son of a harness maker of Baraboo, Wisconsin. The brothers, John, Charles, Otto, Al, ... ^ "Henry Ringling Dead" (PDF) . New York Times . October 12, 1918 . Retrieved 2008-07-23 . Henry Ringling, youngest of
360-525: A private K-8 school associated with St. Gabriel's and St. John's Catholic Churches, and Prairie Christian Academy, a private K-12 school associated with Bible Baptist Church, are also in Prairie du Chien. Prairie du Chien's twice weekly newspaper is the Courier Press , which also publishes a weekly shopping supplement distributed to area households and businesses. Other print media in the area include
420-756: A private college focused on art and design Ringling Museum of Art Ringling International Arts Festival , an annual festival at the Ringling Museum of Art Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ringling . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ringling&oldid=974013335 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
480-632: Is a small unincorporated settlement known locally as Frenchtown. The plain also extends outside the city southward into Bridgeport. Here the plain ends, becoming the wetlands of the Wisconsin River delta. Both inside and outside the city limits, backwaters of the Mississippi River occasionally break across the far west side of the plain to form small islands. Most of these islands are too small and flood-prone to have ever been inhabited, but one just west of downtown Prairie du Chien formed
540-476: Is different from Wikidata Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Prairie du Chien ( / ˌ p r ɛər i d u ˈ ʃ iː n / PRAIR -ee doo SHEEN ) is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin , United States. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census. Often called Wisconsin's second-oldest city, Prairie du Chien was established as a European settlement by French voyageurs in
600-478: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ringling brothers Founders of the Ringling Brothers Circus [REDACTED] The Ringling brothers (originally Rüngling ) were five American siblings who transformed their small touring company of performers into one of the largest circuses in
660-423: Is home to WQPC , a 36,000-watt radio station broadcasting at 94.3FM. The station is near the banks of the Mississippi River on St. Feriole Island. It has a sister station, WPRE 980 AM. Other stations with strong reception in Prairie du Chien include WHHI 91.3FM, WGLR 97.7FM and KCTN 100.1FM. Bus service to La Crosse is provided three times daily by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit . Prairie du Chien
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#1732775830054720-627: The American Fur Company became established in the area and later built the Astor Fur Warehouse , an important building in the regional fur trade, which was centered in Prairie du Chien. Prairie du Chien's significance as a center of the fur trade did not diminish until the mid-19th century, when European demand declined, as did game stock. In 1763, after Great Britain defeated France in the French and Indian War (part of
780-740: The Fox-Wisconsin Waterway that connects the Great Lakes with the Mississippi. This location offered early French missionaries and explorers their first access and entrance to the Mississippi River. Early French visitors to the site found it occupied by a group of Fox Indians led by a chief whose name Alim meant chien in French ('dog' in English ). The French explorers named the location Prairie du Chien , French for 'dog's meadow'. Originally this name applied only to
840-870: The Seven Years' War ), it took possession of the French territory in North America east of the Mississippi River, including Prairie du Chien. During the American Revolutionary War , the city was used as a meeting point for British troops and their Native American allies. After the American victory, the Treaty of Paris granted the area to the new United States of America , but the British and their Loyalists were slow to withdraw. Only after
900-914: The United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Four brothers were born in McGregor, Iowa : Alfred T., Charles, John and Henry William, and the family lived in McGregor for twelve years, from 1860 until 1872. The Ringling family then moved to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin , and finally settled in Baraboo, Wisconsin , in 1875. They were of German and French descent, the children of harness maker Heinrich Friedrich August Ringling (1826–1898) of Hanover , and Marie Salome Juliar (1833–1907) of Ostheim , in Alsace . While there were seven Ringling brothers, Alfred, Charles, John, Al and Otto Ringling were
960-537: The United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 6.47 square miles (16.76 km ), of which 5.84 square miles (15.13 km ) is land and 0.63 square miles (1.63 km ) is water. The city's area encompasses most of the plain upon which it sits, but portions of the plain extend outside city limits. Just north of the city limits, where the plain forms part of the Town of Prairie du Chien,
1020-570: The War of 1812 did the city become fully American. The U.S. was slow to present any authority over Prairie du Chien, but late in the War of 1812, when the government realized the importance of holding the site to prevent British attacks from Canada, it began construction of Fort Shelby in 1814. In July, British soldiers captured the fort during the Siege of Prairie du Chien . The British maintained control over
1080-682: The Wisconsin-Iowa Shopping News , which is distributed to 19,297 homes and businesses weekly. Crawford County is in the La Crosse/ Eau Claire broadcast media market as monitored by ACNielsen . The local cable system also carries some channels from the Madison market, and some residents receive over-the-air broadcasts from stations in the Cedar Rapids / Waterloo / Dubuque market. Prairie du Chien
1140-549: The census of 2020 , the population was 5,506. The population density was 942.3 inhabitants per square mile (363.8/km ). There were 2,598 housing units at an average density of 444.6 per square mile (171.7/km ). Ethnically, the population was 2.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. When grouping both Hispanic and non-Hispanic people together by race, the city was 90.1% White , 4.3% Black or African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races. The 2020 census population of
1200-545: The 12th U.S. president , was the commanding officer at Fort Crawford during the Black Hawk War of 1832. Taylor oversaw the surrender of Black Hawk in Prairie du Chien. Lieutenant Jefferson Davis , who later became president of the Confederate States of America , was stationed at Fort Crawford at the same time. There, Davis met Taylor's daughter, Sarah "Knoxie" Taylor , whom he married in 1835. Outside
1260-496: The 1829 negotiations was Billy Caldwell , of Scots-Irish and Mohawk descent. He became involved with the Pottawatomie after moving as a young man to the U.S. from Canada. In 1829, the army doctor William Beaumont carried out many experiments on digestion in the hospital at Fort Crawford. Beaumont's discoveries are still the basis of current knowledge of the human digestive process. Colonel Zachary Taylor , who later became
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#17327758300541320-525: The Memory of Otto Ringling. His Body Taken to Wisconsin where he was buried next to his parents at Walnut Hill Cemetery" (PDF) . New York Times . April 2, 1911 . Retrieved 2008-07-22 . ^ "Mabel Ringling Plans To Marry" . Associated Press in St. Petersburg Times . September 28, 1947 . Retrieved 2009-02-12 . Miss Mabel Ringling. 23, granddaughter of a founder of the Ringling Bros. Circus, and
1380-502: The Mississippi River continued to pass through Prairie du Chien, although routes via the Illinois River were also used. In 1685, the French explorer Nicolas Perrot established a trading post in the area as part of the large and lucrative French fur trade industry. After John Jacob Astor 's machinations had closed the entire government fur trade factory system and the federal factory established in Prairie du Chien in 1815,
1440-509: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, started by his five uncles in 1884; of a stroke; in Brussels. North took over the debt-spangled show after the death of his last uncle, John Ringling, and modernized it with such attractions as Gargantua the Great, the "vehemently vicious" 550-lb. gorilla that drew more than 40 million circusgoers. In 1956, North folded the big top and reincarnated
1500-726: The Ringling Brothers bought the Barnum Biley show they ... got a monopoly on the circus business in America. They now own outright three ... ^ "The Ringlings in the McGregor Area" . Archived from the original on 2009-02-05 . Retrieved 2008-07-21 . Beginning their tented circus in 1884, Alf T. Ringling, Al Ringling, Charles Ringling, John Ringling, and Otto Ringling soon became known as Kings Of The Circus World. A sixth brother, Henry Ringling, joined
1560-864: The Trail of the Ringlings ". Wisconsin Magazine of History , vol. 26, no. 1 (September 1942): 8-22. External links [ edit ] Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Official website Ringling Brothers Poster from the Wisconsin Historical Society Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ringling_brothers&oldid=1241011406 " Categories : Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus people American circus owners Sibling performing groups Circus families American Freemasons Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
1620-583: The Villa Louis is a large open field that was once used as a horse racing track. On the far end of the field are two large soccer fields. Pets are allowed to run in the large fields. The Prairie du Chien Area School District is a public school district headquartered in Prairie du Chien. It serves Prairie du Chien and the village of Eastman . The district comprises three schools, all in Prairie du Chien: The district's administrative offices are at B. A. Kennedy Elementary School. Prairie Catholic School,
1680-420: The age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under
1740-462: The age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,038, and the median income for a family was $ 43,444. Males had a median income of $ 29,595 versus $ 20,183 for females. The per capita income for
1800-581: The age of 63 in Wisconsin. Augustus "Gus" Ringling (1854 – December 18, 1907 ). A founder of the circus, Augustus was largely self-educated. He died at age 53 from complications of various diseases at a sanatorium in New Orleans, where he had arrived two weeks earlier hoping the warmer climate would help his condition. Otto Ringling (1858–1911). Otto died at the home of his younger brother John, who lived on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . He
1860-493: The area. The opening of Cabela's fourth outlet store in the city in 1998 firmly established the city as a destination for sportsmen. The annual seven-day, 500-mile supported bike tour of Wisconsin known as GRABAAWR begins in Eagle River and ends in Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island has a long riverfront with a park, connected to a bike path that goes around the island. Shelters can be used for large events. Across from
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1920-495: The city every Father's Day weekend since 1975, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. In 2001, Prairie du Chien gained brief national attention for its first annual New Year's Eve celebration, during which a carp from the Mississippi River was dropped from a crane over BlackHawk Avenue at midnight. The "Droppin' of the Carp" celebration has been held every New Year's Eve since. Hunting and fishing have long been popular in
1980-414: The city included 514 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities. According to American Community Survey estimates for 2016-2020, the median income for a household in the city was $ 46,541, and the median income for a family was $ 64,315. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 42,478 versus $ 35,313 for female workers. The per capita income was $ 25,407. About 10.5% of families and 16.2% of
2040-564: The city is the site of the Crawford County courthouse and offices, as well as a state penitentiary. Prairie du Chien has one of Wisconsin's busiest ports on the Mississippi River. Two railroads and a two-runway municipal airport make the city a transport and shipping hub for the area. Prairie du Chien has five National Historic Landmarks and nine sites on the National Register of Historic Places . The five landmarks were
2100-700: The city until the war's end in 1815. Not wanting another invasion through Prairie du Chien, the Americans constructed Fort Crawford in 1816. The fort was the site of the negotiations and signing of the Treaties of Prairie du Chien ( 1825 and 1830 ), by which the Fox and Sauk ceded much of their land to the U.S. Representing them along with the United Nations of the Chippewa , Odawa and Pottawatomie in
2160-495: The city was $ 17,680. About 6.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. Aside from its somewhat larger-than-average tourist trade, Prairie du Chien's economy is similar to most other Midwestern cities of its size. Retail, service, and manufacturing jobs employ most of the city's residents. Major employers include 3M and Cabela's . State and local government are also major employers, as
2220-535: The city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female. As of the census of 2010 , there were 5,911 people, 2,386 households, and 1,367 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,049.9 inhabitants per square mile (405.4/km ). There were 2,594 housing units at an average density of 460.7 per square mile (177.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 4.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.2% of
2280-418: The city's fourth ward until a 1965 flood prompted its residents' mandatory relocation to higher ground. During the relocation project, most buildings with no special historical significance were removed. Now called St. Feriole Island, the island serves as a 240-acre (1.0 km ) city park. Prairie du Chien has recorded Wisconsin's highest temperatures for January, March, May, September, and November. As of
2340-510: The city. The population density was 1,075.9 people per square mile (415.7/km ). There were 2,564 housing units at an average density of 458.4 per square mile (177.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.06% White, 3.61% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.08% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,376 households, out of which 29.3% had children under
2400-481: The first designated in the state. It is close to Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin, and Effigy Mounds National Monument and Pikes Peak State Park in Iowa , sites of natural and manmade wonders. Its rich history and location by the Mississippi River make it a popular tourist destination. The Prairie Villa Rendezvous , a gathering to recreate the atmosphere of a 19th-century fur trading camp, has been held annually in
2460-558: The fort's walls, early-19th-century life in Prairie du Chien was still dominated by the fur trade. Prairie du Chien's best-known traders during this time were Michel Brisbois , Joseph Rolette , Nathan Myrick , and Hercules L. Dousman . Dousman built a fortune in the fur trade, which, combined with income from investments in land, steamboats, and railroads, propelled him to become Wisconsin's first millionaire . He died in 1868, and his son, H. Louis Dousman , inherited much of his fortune. In 1870, Louis Dousman used his inheritance to construct
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2520-552: The late 17th century. Its settlement date of June 17, 1673, makes it the fourth colonial settlement by European settlers in the Midwestern United States , after Green Bay, Wisconsin , Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan , and St. Ignace, Michigan . The city has many sites showing its rich history in the region. Prairie du Chien is near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers, a strategic point along
2580-535: The later part of the century. St. Mary's College remained in Prairie du Chien until 1928. Campion High School produced several notable alumni, including Vicente Fox , Congressman Leo Ryan , Governor Patrick Lucey , actors David Doyle , George Wendt , and Kevin McCarthy , and writer Garry Wills . It closed in 1975. Prairie du Chien was incorporated as the Borough of Prairie des Chiens on September 17, 1821, by
2640-560: The main brothers in charge of the circus shows. All of the brothers were Freemasons. In 1919, they merged their Ringling Brothers Circus with America's other leading circus troupe, Barnum and Bailey, ultimately creating the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus , which has operated continuously since except for a hiatus from 2017 to 2022. Siblings [ edit ] Albert Carl "Al" Ringling (1852–1916). Albert divorced his wife in 1914 and died of Bright's disease at
2700-445: The original on July 12, 2012 . Retrieved 2008-07-22 . A sensation was caused here this afternoon by the announcement that suit for divorce had been started by Albert Ringling, aged 63 years, oldest of the five brothers of circus fame. ^ "Al. Ringling Dead. Veteran Circus Man Stricken with Bright's Disease In Wisconsin" (PDF) . New York Times . January 2, 1916 . Retrieved 2008-07-23 . ^ "Tribute to
2760-412: The permanent Pile-Pontoon Railroad Bridge to span the river in 1874. Lawler took most of the credit for this invention, and made a small fortune through its operation. The bridge remained in use until its removal in 1961. Lawler later donated property to establish two Catholic boarding schools in Prairie du Chien, St. Mary's Institute (now Mount Mary College of Milwaukee ) and Campion High School in
2820-495: The plain upon which the settlement lay, but it was later applied to the city as well. The city of Prairie du Chien is between the town of Prairie du Chien and the town of Bridgeport . The first known Europeans to reach Prairie du Chien were French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet , who arrived by canoe on June 17, 1673, discovering a route to the Mississippi River . Later travel between Canada and
2880-484: The population were below the poverty line , including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over. There were 2,306 households, of which 18% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.3% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who
2940-440: The population. There were 2,386 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3000-508: The railroad. Although the city was first connected to the Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad in 1857, the width of the Mississippi River posed a challenge for further expansion of the railroad into Iowa. This problem was temporarily solved by disassembling the trains at Prairie du Chien and ferrying them across the river to be put back on the tracks on the other side. A better solution was found by Michael Spettel and John Lawler, who designed
3060-493: The secretary of the Michigan Territory . It is the only municipality in Wisconsin other than Green Bay to have been known as a borough, rather than a city, town, or village. The borough existed for a few years before the government stopped operating in 1825. In 1828, the Prairie du Chien area became a part of the Town of St. Anthony, which included all of Crawford County . (Crawford County itself included all of
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#17327758300543120-558: The show for new arenas of the air-conditioned era. ^ Lambert, Bruce (3 October 1983). "Henry Ringling North, 83, Dies; Owner Who Modernized Circus" . New York Times . Retrieved 2008-07-22 . Henry Ringling North, a former owner and manager of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus founded by his uncles, died yesterday at a hospital in Switzerland. He was 83 and lived in Begnins, near Geneva. He died after
3180-758: The show in 1886. In 1889 the seventh Ringling brother, A.G. "Gus" Ringling, joined the show ... ^ Montgomery, David and Kelly McCullough. "Albert C. Ringling." In Immigrant Entrepreneurship: German-American Business Biographies, 1720 to the Present , vol. 3, edited by Giles R. Hoyt. German Historical Institute. Last modified May 29, 2014. ^ "Ringling Brothers: The Six Lost Aprons - Revisit" . Retrieved 2023-03-14 . ^ "Ringling Brothers" . www.freemasonry.bcy.ca . Retrieved 2023-03-14 . ^ "Ringling Seeks Divorce. Albert, 63, Eldest of Five Brothers of Circus Fame, Begins Suit" . Washington Post . May 8, 1914. Archived from
3240-403: The six brothers who during the last 25-years have been prominent in the circus world died yesterday of heart and other internal disorders. ^ "Died" . Time . 17 June 1985. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008 . Retrieved 2008-07-20 . John Ringling North, 81, flamboyant, fast-talking showman who from 1937 to '43 and from 1947 to '67 ran "The Greatest Show on Earth,"
3300-577: The western part of Michigan Territory.) In 1849, the Town of Prairie du Chien was created, consisting of most of present-day Crawford County. The city of Prairie du Chien was incorporated in 1872. Prairie du Chien is in the Mississippi River Valley, upon a long triangular plain bounded on the west by the Mississippi River , on the south by the Wisconsin River , and on the east-northeast by a series of tall bluffs. According to
3360-436: Was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female. As of the census of 2000 , there were 6,018 people, 2,376 households, and 1,473 families residing in
3420-473: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.87. Of the population age 25 and over, 92.0% were high school graduates or higher and 15.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher. The median age in the city was 45.6 years. 16.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.07% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
3480-650: Was a singer and a professional clown. Henry William George Ringling (1869–1918). Henry was the youngest of the brothers, and died October 10, 1918, of a heart disorder and other internal organ disorders. Ida Loraina Wilhelmina Ringling (1874–1950). Ida married Harry Whitestone North (1858–1921) in 1902. Their sons were John Ringling North and Henry Ringling North . She’s the only girl and youngest sibling of all. References [ edit ] ^ "Augustus Ringling Dead. Head of Tented Shows In America Dies in New Orleans" (PDF) . The New York Times . August 19, 1907 . Retrieved 2008-07-20 . When
3540-591: Was in New York at the time to see a show at Madison Square Garden . Alfred Theodore "Alf" Ringling (1861–1919). Alfred was a juggler. He had a son, Richard T. Ringling, and a daughter, Marjorie Joan Ringling, who was married to future United States Senator Jacob K. Javits from 1933 to 1936. His granddaughter, Mabel Ringling, married Richard Durant, an elephant trainer. In 1916, Alfred took up residence in Petersburg, New Jersey, now known as Oak Ridge , where he
3600-522: Was responsible for the creation of Lake Swannanoa, the body of water that would later become the center point of the Lake Swannanoa lake community . The property was also used as the winter quarters for his son Richard's circus, the R.T. Richards Circus . Alfred died in his 28-room New Jersey manor, three years after its completion, on October 21, 1919. Charles Edward Ringling (1863–December 3, 1926). John Nicholas Ringling (1866–1936). John
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