PA-055 Ricketts Circus

Marker text: RICKETTS' CIRCUS

America's first circus building was opened here at 12th and Market Streets, April 3, 1793. On that day the English equestrian John Bill Ricketts gave America's first complete circus performance. President Washington attended his show later that season.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1983

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Location: S 12th & Market Sts., at Loew's Hotel garage, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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