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Sells Brothers Circus
Learn about the history of the Sells Brothers Circus, which was based in Columbus in the late 1800s and made its winter quarters in an unincorporated area called Sellsville.
Driving with Darbee: Sells House
Local historian Jeff Darbee takes us on a tour of the “Circus House” that was built by a member of the Sells family in 1895. The house not only has a unique style, but it was also the setting for a scandalous story in Columbus’ history.
Web Exclusive: Sellsville Map
Brent Davis of WOSU Public Media visits the Ohio History Connection to look at a map of Sellsville, the winter headquarters for the Sells Brothers Circus that housed a diverse population in the late 1800s.