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The circus is coming to town! Host Elsa Sevilla looks at the history of the circus in San Diego. One of the most recognized is the Wringling Brothers Circus, dating back to 1854. Coronado's Tent City and Balboa Park also have ties to the early days of the Circus.
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About The Series: HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA is an Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning documentary series hosted by journalist Elsa Sevilla. Elsa connects viewers to the region's past as she explores historic sites, museums, cemeteries and parks and chats with local experts on the various people who lived there.
