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Wallace Circus Winter Headquarters
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Buildings and a rail car at the Hall of Fame
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| Nearest city: | Peru, Indiana |
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| Built: | 1892 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style: | No Style Listed |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 87000837[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP: | February 27, 1987 |
| Designated NHL: | February 27, 1987[2] |
Wallace Circus and American Circus Corporation Winter Quarters, also known as Peru Circus Farm or Valley Farms, is located in Peru, Indiana. It was associated with the Wallace Circus. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.[3][4]
The site is now the home of the International Circus Hall of Fame, which honors important figures in circus history. The museum exhibits posters, wagons and models, including a miniature replica of the 1934 Hagenbeck Wallace Circus. The museum is open from May through October. The International Circus Hall of Fame also hosts the seasonal Big Top Circus, a professional circus with performers from around the world.
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