Friday, June 25, 2010

The Circus Life




High Diver Capt. Earl MacDonald 
On reverse: 
"Taken on Valley Park Baseball Field-Cheltenham & Erdrick Sts.
Oct 12, 1947
Drops from 80 feet high tower backwards turning over once
into a tank of water 6 feet deep & 9 feet wide. Tank rolled up can
be seen on trailer. Gas or oil is thrown on water & set on fire
right before jump."

original period print