To raise the necessary funds to save Balto and his teammates from a life as museum showpieces, George Kimble's campaign placed collection boxes throughout Cleveland in hotel lobbies, drug stores, the public square, restaurants, and cigar shops. Within ten days, over $2300.00 was collected. On March 19, 1927, the seven dogs were greeted with a parade through public square before being taken to their new home at the Brookside Zoo. An estimated 15,000 Clevelanders visited the sled team on their first day at the zoo. | Creator: Cleveland Balto Committee | Date: 1927Download Original File
