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The Circus on Chapala & Cota
Dateline: March 1925
In the past, visiting circuses would often pitch their tents in the area known today as the Funk Zone. Since in 1925, that area was used for airplanes to land and take off, this circus set up on the west side at Cota and Chapala. As expected, the kids of Santa Barbara were majorly excited to watch the unloading of the circus train.
"Who has not been tempted to carry water for the elephants? Who is not entranced by the huge curtained wagons, wondering what they contain." The circus would offer performances all week.