Charles Edward Ringling (December 2, 1863 – December 3, 1926) was one of the Ringling brothers, who owned the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He was in charge of production and greatly admired by the employees, who called him "Mr. Charlie" and sought his advice and help even for personal problems.
Charles Ringling bought large tracts of land in the Sarasota, Florida area, including the Gillespie Golf Course. He developed the Courthouse Subdivision, which extended the business center of Sarasota beyond the bay front. He donated land for a courthouse to serve as the county seat for the newly created, Sarasota County. He built the high-rise Sarasota Terrace Hotel near the railroad terminus and a bank through which he encouraged development in the community. Ringling Boulevard, which winds eastward from Tamiami Trail was named in honor of Charles Ringling because of his many civic activities in the community.
The winter retreat of Edith and Charles Ringling was built on Sarasota Bay in the Shell Beach subdivision platted in 1896 by Mary Louise and Charles N. Thompson. The Thompsons, associated with another circus, were instrumental in interesting members of the Ringling family about living in Sarasota.
Their retreat was completed in 1926, the year he died.[1] Included on the property was another gracious bay front home for their daughter, Hester, and her children. As well as being intended for large social gatherings and performances, the compound was designed to be completely self-sufficient, including staff quarters, farming, and livestock. The bay front homes are connected by a covered walkway that creates a transition between the two architectural styles. Within months of the completion of the construction, Charles died, but Edith Ringling and their daughter, Hester, continued to reside on the estate for many decades. The structures on what came to be known internationally as the Edith Ringling residence,[2] and the Hester Ringling Lancaster Sanford residence [3] are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of a historic district that includes the retreat of Ellen and Ralph Caples, the retreat of Mable and John Ringling, and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, as well. The homes of Edith and Hester often were featured in magazines and periodicals because of their architecture, landscaping, and interior design. The civic, musical, theatrical, and social activities of the women were of interest to readers also.
In the 1960s, New College of Florida purchased the estate for development as part of its campus and uses the historic buildings for administrative purposes and special events.
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Charles Ringling mausoleum in Manasota Memorial Park
Charles Ringling died on December 3, 1926, one day after his 63rd birthday.[1] His wife, Edith, participated in the business and was a member of the board of directors of the circus. Edith Ringling continued in that capacity after the death of Charles, assuming many additional duties that had been her husband's and thereafter, being hailed affectionately as "Mrs. Charlie" by those who relied upon her to continue his traditional roles. Charles is buried in Manasota Memorial Park, where his coffin rests inside a large orange stone mausoleum.
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^ abTo, Speeiaz (December 4, 1926). "Charles Ringling, Circus Owner, Dies. Member of World's Greatest Show Organization. One of Six Famous Brothers". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2008. One of the famous "six brothers of Baraboo," Charles Ringling was the son of a harness maker of Baraboo, Wisconsin. The brothers, John, Charles, Otto, Al, ...
^. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2010. Benz, Kafi, Residence of Edith Ringling, Sarasota History Alive!, Journals of Yesteryear, December 8, 2010
^. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2010. Benz, Kafi, Residence of Hester Ringling Lancaster Sanford, Sarasota History Alive!, Journals of Yesteryear, April 29, 2009
University of South Florida Libraries: Charles Ringling Family Collection A collection of photographs, archival and biographical material.
January 01, 1970
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Charles Edward Ringling December 2 1863 December 3 1926 was one of the Ringling brothers who owned the Ringling Brothers and Barnum amp Bailey Circus He was in charge of production and greatly admired by the employees who called him Mr Charlie and sought his advice and help even for personal problems Charles Edward RinglingBornCharles Edward Rungeling 1863 12 02 December 2 1863McGregor Iowa USDiedDecember 3 1926 1926 12 03 aged 63 Sarasota Florida USResting placeManasota Memorial Park Bradenton FloridaKnown forRingling Brothers CircusRingling Brothers and Barnum amp Bailey CircusSpouseEdith F ConwayRelativesJohn Nicholas Ringling brotherOtto Ringling brotherJohn Ringling North nephew Contents 1 Sarasota Florida development 2 Death 3 References 4 External linksSarasota Florida development edit nbsp Charles Ringling bought large tracts of land in the Sarasota Florida area including the Gillespie Golf Course He developed the Courthouse Subdivision which extended the business center of Sarasota beyond the bay front He donated land for a courthouse to serve as the county seat for the newly created Sarasota County He built the high rise Sarasota Terrace Hotel near the railroad terminus and a bank through which he encouraged development in the community Ringling Boulevard which winds eastward from Tamiami Trail was named in honor of Charles Ringling because of his many civic activities in the community The winter retreat of Edith and Charles Ringling was built on Sarasota Bay in the Shell Beach subdivision platted in 1896 by Mary Louise and Charles N Thompson The Thompsons associated with another circus were instrumental in interesting members of the Ringling family about living in Sarasota Their retreat was completed in 1926 the year he died 1 Included on the property was another gracious bay front home for their daughter Hester and her children As well as being intended for large social gatherings and performances the compound was designed to be completely self sufficient including staff quarters farming and livestock The bay front homes are connected by a covered walkway that creates a transition between the two architectural styles Within months of the completion of the construction Charles died but Edith Ringling and their daughter Hester continued to reside on the estate for many decades The structures on what came to be known internationally as the Edith Ringling residence 2 and the Hester Ringling Lancaster Sanford residence 3 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of a historic district that includes the retreat of Ellen and Ralph Caples the retreat of Mable and John Ringling and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art as well The homes of Edith and Hester often were featured in magazines and periodicals because of their architecture landscaping and interior design The civic musical theatrical and social activities of the women were of interest to readers also In the 1960s New College of Florida purchased the estate for development as part of its campus and uses the historic buildings for administrative purposes and special events Death edit nbsp Charles Ringling mausoleum in Manasota Memorial Park Charles Ringling died on December 3 1926 one day after his 63rd birthday 1 His wife Edith participated in the business and was a member of the board of directors of the circus Edith Ringling continued in that capacity after the death of Charles assuming many additional duties that had been her husband s and thereafter being hailed affectionately as Mrs Charlie by those who relied upon her to continue his traditional roles Charles is buried in Manasota Memorial Park where his coffin rests inside a large orange stone mausoleum References edit a b To Speeiaz December 4 1926 Charles Ringling Circus Owner Dies Member of World s Greatest Show Organization One of Six Famous Brothers The New York Times Retrieved July 21 2008 One of the famous six brothers of Baraboo Charles Ringling was the son of a harness maker of Baraboo Wisconsin The brothers John Charles Otto Al Residence of Edith Ringling Sarasota History Alive Archived from the original on October 3 2011 Retrieved December 9 2010 Benz Kafi Residence of Edith Ringling Sarasota History Alive Journals of Yesteryear December 8 2010 Residence of Hester Ringling Lancaster Sanford Sarasota History Alive Archived from the original on October 3 2011 Retrieved December 9 2010 Benz Kafi Residence of Hester Ringling Lancaster Sanford Sarasota History Alive Journals of Yesteryear April 29 2009External links edit nbsp Biography portal Charles Ringling 1864 1926 via Sarasota County History Center Bailey and the Ringlings via Ringling com Ringling Owned Car at White Glove Collection University of South Florida Libraries Charles Ringling Family Collection A collection of photographs archival and biographical material Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Charles Edward Ringling amp oldid 1214523110, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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