August 31, 1853 – The Iowa (City) Republican advertises the Mabie & Co.’s U.S. Circus – now joined forces with Herr Driesbach & Co.’s Menagerie – the “largest collection of Living Animals ever exhibited.”
E. F. & J. Mabie Grand Olympic Arena and U. S. Circus came to Iowa City for shows in 1848 & 1849 – the first circus to come to town. The Mabie Brothers’ U.S. Circus was very well-traveled around the Midwest in the late 1840’s and 1850’s and returned to Iowa City in 1853 & 1854.
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