Near this site, the Lindemann Brothers Circus gave its first performance in 1918. By 1925, the Lindemanns had adopted the name Seils-Sterling, and their circus became one of the country's greatest motorized shows. In 1937, its 29-week itinerary included stops in 10 states, but the Depression of the 1930s led to the end of Seils-Sterling's travels. The final performance was in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on July 4, 1938. In 1965, the Lindemann brothers—Bill, Al, and Pete—were enshrined in the Circus Hall of Fame in Sarasota, Florida.