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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Gertrude Lintz and Chimps

The Crazy Chimp Lady of Shore Road

March 21, 2016November 2, 2018 Henry  Culture, History, People  Buddy, chimpanzees, Dr. William Lintz, Gargantua, Gertrude Davies Lintz, Gertrude Lintz, gorillas, Judge Van Brunt, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, shore road, Shore Road Lane

The wacky tales of Mrs. Gertrude Lintz, who raised chimps, gorillas, St. Bernards and more on her property next to Fort Hamilton High School.

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