Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia
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America’s first circus building was opened here at 12th and Market Streets, April 3, 1793. On that day the English equestrian John Bill Ricketts gave America’s first complete circus performance. President Washington attended his show later that season.
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America’s first circus building was opened here at 12th and Market Streets, April 3, 1793. On that day the English equestrian John Bill Ricketts gave America’s first complete circus performance. President Washington attended his show later that season.
(Entertainment • Notable Events) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.