Circus Hall of Fame
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The International Circus Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame which honors important figures in circus history. It is located in Peru, Indiana, on the former grounds of the Wallace Circus and American Circus Corporation Winter Quarters, also known as the Peru Circus Farm and Valley Farms. The property includes rare surviving circus buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was designated a National Historic Landmark for its historical importance.[3][4]
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Wallace Circus Winter Headquarters | |
Nearest city | Peru, Indiana |
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Coordinates | 40°45′16″N 86°1′11″W |
Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
Built | 1892 (1892) |
NRHP reference No. | 87000837[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 27, 1987 |
Designated NHL | February 27, 1987[2] |
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