James Patterson moved to Paola, KS in 1912 and
established his winter quarters for his travelling
Circus which continued until 1925.

In 1925 Patterson purchased the 15 car
Gentry Brothers Circus and on April 28, 1925,
he was ready to perform as
Gentry Bros. - James Patterson Show.
Patterson Circus performs on the
Paola Park Square in 1913
Cover of 1924 Program Book, used
as sample for wall mural at
106 W. Peoria Street in Paola
This painting of James Patterson was done
in 1916 and is painted above the fireplace
in his former home office
Circus performers
group picture ca 1915
Circus busy loading train
Crew and animals gathered
in front of entrance to the
big tent ready to perform
Christmas Dinner at the Patterson home,
the last remain structure of the "winter quarters"
in Paola, Kansas

    1894:
    Purchased his first merry-go-round

    1902:
    Organized a carnival with “Pop” Brainerd

    1905:
    James Patterson became sole proprietor of the Great Patterson Shows

    1916:
    James Patterson purchased the Gollmar Brothers Circus and toured as the
    Gollmar Bros.-Jas. Patterson Circus for the 1917 season only

    1918-1922:
    The Great Patterson Show was a carnival

    1923:
    Purchased the Gentry Brothers Circus

    1925:
    Gentry Bros.-Patterson Shows was foreclosed on September 18

    1926-1936:
    James owned and operated a carnival ride called the “Hey Dey”

    1937-1941:
    James leased the “Hey Dey” to North Beach Amusement Park in Texas.

    1948:
    James died May 26
600 N  Mulberry, Paola, KS
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