"Gibtown": Carnival Industry

Description
Gibsonton is famous for being a "wintering town" for the traveling Carnival industry attracting carnival workers, including several sideshow performers, as winter (and later full time) residents. This collection will feature many of the people and places that made "Gibtown" home to this fascinating industry.
Language
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Al Tomaini at Giant's Trailer Park

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Type: Still Image
Member of: "Gibtown": Carnival Industry
Contributors: Tomaini, Al
Description: Al Tomaini owned and operated Giant's Fish Camp, on US41, just south of the Alafia River, until his death in 1962. His wife, Jean, continued to operate the Fish Camp and Restaurant until her death in 1999. The camp was taken down after her death. more
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Al Tomaini: Fire Chief

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Type: Still Image
Member of: Fire Chief: Al Tomaini and Crew, "Gibtown": Carnival Industry
Contributors: Tomaini, Al
Description: Picture of Al Tomaini, wearing his Fire Chief's hat, with friends promoting Annual Fair. Photo used with Permission of International Indepedent Showman's Museum. more
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