Thursday, January 20, 2011

Mystery History -- Solved!


I stumped everyone this week.

In the photo above, a chimpanzee enjoys some supervised free time on a goal post at Tournament Park in 1923.


The Elks Lodge put on a carnival at the park that year with rides and other attractions, including a side show. The chimp was a big draw.


He was a friendly chimp.




Many thanks to Pasadena Public Library.

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