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Shore Road Lane

Gertrude Lintz and Chimps

The Kooky Chimp Lady of Shore Road

March 21, 2016May 20, 2020 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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