John Franklin Robinson II (4 November 1843 Linden, Alabama – 30 April 1921 Miami, Florida) was a second generation owner and operator of the John Robinson Circus, based in Cincinnati and wintered in Terrace Park, Ohio. [1] [2] [3] [4] The John Robinson Circus became part by American Circus Corporation.
He built the Robinson's Opera-House in 1872. [5] [6]
John Robinson created the John Robinson Circus, whose winter quarters were in Terrace Park, Ohio. [4] The Cincinnati Museum has a collection of manuscripts related to the circus. [3] [7] The circus became part by American Circus Corporation.
"Chief", an elephant from John Robinson's circus, killed his trainer in Charlotte, North Carolina. [8]
Tillie the elephant was part of the circus. [9] She was known to walk the streets of Terrace Park, Ohio.[ citation needed]
The Circus had its winter quarters in Terrace Park, Ohio. [4]
Robinson's house is still standing in Terrace Park.[ citation needed]
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