Sparks Circus 1900

Again I am uncomfortable with this picture dated 1900. It looks too big to have been hauled overland. My notes say they moved on 18 wagons and the big top was 100" with a 50' middle, doesn't jive. You may notice the earthen ring curb. I also have a note that after this season John Sparks retired and his adopted son Charlie at age 25 took over. Buckles