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 Census of Classic Wood Carousels
Query Results
(Census last updated on May 23, 2008)
Carousel Class: CLA
All States and Provinces
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Classic Wood Carousels (1800s - 1940s Wood and W&M)
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Southeast Alaska St. Fair
Haines, AK
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Partially Active |
| Year Built: | c.1930 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Need additional information for census. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Southeast Alaska St. Fair, Haines, AK, Date Unknown to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Contact the fair board for directions. Operated during the Southeast Alaska State Fair in July. |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 385, Haines, AK, 99827-0386 |
| Telephone: | 907-766-2476. |
| Web Site: | www.seakfair.org |
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Aquatic Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2004 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1938 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 24 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Recently restored machine. Need info and photos for census. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
English Village, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Date Unknown to 1995
Aquatic Center, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 2000 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | New listing. Information needed. Carousel is open on a limited basis. |
| Mailing Address: | 4620 N 16th Street, #206, Phoenix, AZ, 85016 |
| Telephone: | 520-453-8686 |
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Encanto Carousel
Encanto Park
Phoenix, AZ
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| Description: | Allan Herschell "Little Beauty" |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Little Beauty |
| Year Built: | 1948 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 20 Jumping Horses, 4 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: Recorded music |
| Notes: | Still In Original Location |
| Comments: | Carousel reopened in November, 1991. Has been in Phoenix since 1948, but may not be original location. |
| History: | Encanto Park, Phoenix, AZ, 1948 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Enchanted Island is located at 1202 West Encanto Blvd. between 7th and 15th Avenues. Open year round mostly weekends. Phone 602-254-1200 for operating information. |
| Mailing Address: | 1202 W. Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85007 |
| Telephone: | 602-254-1200 |
| Web Site: | www.enchantedisland.com |
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Schnepf Farms
Queen Creek, AZ
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| Description: | Parker |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 19 Jumping Horses, 4 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal, 2 chariots
(1 Pig) |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Recently restored. Operates in small amusement area. Original grasshopper mechanism. New wood trim. Some AH horses on platform. Motor dated 1912. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, MN, Date Unknown to Unknown
Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, AZ, 1999 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Seasonal operating hours. Weekends from October – May. Farm is closed July through September. Contact farm for operating times and directions. |
| Mailing Address: | 22601 E Cloud Road, Queen Creek, AZ, 85242 |
| Telephone: | 480-987-3100 |
| Web Site: | www.schnepffarms.com |
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Over-The-Jumps
Little Rock Zoo
Little Rock, AR
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| Description: | Spillman Engineering "Over the Jumps" |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Over the Jumps |
| Year Built: | 1924 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 40 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Notes: | Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1989 |
| Comments: | One of four undulating portable track machines built by Spillman Engineering. Opened October 2007 at the Little Rock Zoo. |
| History: | Unknown, Carnival, AR, 1920s to 1940s
Unknown, Milford, CT, Date Unknown to 1945
War Memorial Park, Little Rock, AR, 1945 to 1990
Storage, Little Rock, AR, 1990 to present
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, AR, 2007 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Located just off I – 630. Open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. Hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | #1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR, 72205 |
| Telephone: | 501 666-2406 |
| Web Site: | www.littlerockzoo.com |
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King Arthur Carrousel
Disneyland
Anaheim, CA
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| Description: | Brass Ring - Dentzel |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1922 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 68 Jumping Horses, 1 chariot |
| Music: | No Band Organ: Wurl 157 band organ façade |
| Comments: | Originally a 3 row Dentzel converted to 4 rows. Figures from 2 other machines. All figures white since 1976. Original Dentzel mechanism replaced with new Brass Ring mechanism. |
| History: | Sunnyside Park, Toronto, ONT, 1922 to 1955
Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, 1955 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Junction of Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) and Harbor Blvd. 27 miles from L.A. Follow signs to Disneyland parking. Open year-round: hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | 1313 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92803 |
| Telephone: | 714-781-4000 |
| Web Site: | www.disneyland.com |
| Description: | Herschell-Spillman |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | c.1911 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 6 Standing Horses, 17 Menagerie Animals, 3 chariots, 1 Tub
(1 Cat, 1 Deer, 1 Dragon, 2 Frogs, 2 Giraffes, 1 Goat, 1 Pig, 2 Roosters, 1 Stork, 1 Tiger, 2 Zebras, 1 Lion, 1 Dog) |
| Music: | Band Organ: W. Bruder & Sons |
| Notes: | Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1976 |
| Comments: | Altered 1950 - 4th inner row AH alum horses added. Spinning tub & rocking chariot. Two chariots pulled by 3 tiny horses |
| History: | Unknown, San Bernardino, CA, 1911 to 1916
Ocean Beach Park, San Diego, CA, 1916 to 1928
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA, 1935 to 1937
Tilden park, Berkeley, CA, 1950 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | I-80 Central Ave. E exit. Right on San Pablo. Left on Marin Ave. Right on Los Angeles at traffic circle. Left on Spruce. Becomes Wildcat Canyon Rd (at Grizzly Peak). Stone sign at park entrance. Weekends and daily in season. Call for hours. |
| Mailing Address: | Merry-Go-Round Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA, 94708 |
| Telephone: | 510-524-6773 |
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Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
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| Description: | Dentzel Menagerie |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | c.1902 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 18 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 24 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots
(1 Lion, 1 Deer, 3 Zebras, 1 Giraffe, 1 Camel, 1 Goat, 2 Bears, 2 Cats, 4 Ostriches, 4 Rabbits, 2 Pigs, 2 Roosters) |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 157 and 153 |
| Comments: | Two level platform. Of original 48 animals-6 have been replaced by fiberglass replicas. |
| History: | Hersheypark, Hershey, PA, 1902 to 1936
Brady Park, Canton, OH, 1936 to 1955
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA, 1955 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | 6 minutes from Disneyland. Open every day except Christmas. |
| Mailing Address: | 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA, 90620 |
| Telephone: | 714-220-5200 |
| Web Site: | www.knotts.com |
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South Bay Pavilion
Carson, CA
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2002 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1919 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 34 Jumping Horses |
| Music: | No Band Organ: CDs |
| Comments: | 40" diameter platform. Depicts horses from all four N. Tonawanda Companies. Mixture of all wood and all metal horses. |
| History: | Unknown, Alexandria, LA, Date Unknown to Unknown
South Bay Pavilion, Carson, CA, 1993 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Take 405 freeway to Avalon Blvd. North to South Bay Pavilion. Open Mon-Fri: 10-9; Sat 10-7; Sun. 11-6. |
| Mailing Address: | 20700 South Avalon Blvd #120, Carson, CA, 90746 |
| Telephone: | 310-327-4822 |
| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2005 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1947 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Carousel operates at Harper's Ford, Eureka, CA. All original half and half horses except for two metal ones. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Harper's Ford, Eureka, CA, 1991 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Carousel is located at Harper's Ford HW 101, Eureka, CA. |
| Mailing Address: | 4800 HW 101 N, Eureka, CA, 95503 |
| Telephone: | 707-443-7311 |
| Web Site: | www.harpermotors.com |
| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1939 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | This period of AH carousels was influence by Art Deco design. Inside scenery panels feature art deco style lighting alternating with traditional AH mirror panels. |
| History: | Mooney Grove, Visalia, CA, 1940 to 1985
Civic Center, Hanford, CA, 1985 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Highway 99 to Hanford exit. Carousel in downtown Civic Center area. Call for hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 200 Santa Fe - Suite D, Hanford, CA, 93230-4595 |
| Telephone: | 559 582-5024 |
| Web Site: | www.visithanford.com/hfdvis23h |
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Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA
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| Description: | Spillman Eng/Looff/Carmel |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1926 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 68 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Stinson 165 |
| Comments: | Carousel building original to this location 1937. Currently under restoration but operating as usual. Reported as the carousel that started Disneyland. |
| History: | Mission Beach, San Diego, CA, 1926 to 1933
San Diego Expo, San Diego, CA, 1933 to 1935
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA, 1937 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Two miles into the park from the Riverside & Los Feliz entrance. Open daily mid-June thru Labor Day: 11 to 5 pm. Open all weekends & holidays. |
| Mailing Address: | 323 Monterey Road, S Pasadena, CA, 91030 |
| Telephone: | 323-665-3051 |
| Web Site: | www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/mgr.htm |
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W.E. (Bill) Mason Carousel
Oak Meadow Park
Los Gatos, CA
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| Description: | Savage Roundabout |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2005 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Roundabout |
| Year Built: | 1915 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: New Wurlitzer duplicate |
| Comments: | Carousel runs clockwise. Shipped around Cape Horn for Panama-Pacific Expo in 1915. Traveled with Foley & Burke a west coast railroad carnival from the 1930s to 1967. Wagon mounted center. A variety of U.S. and European carvings ride the platform. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Panama Pacific Expo, San Francisco, CA, 1915 to ?
Foley & Burk Shows, CA, 1930 to 1967
Storage, San Francico, CA, 1967 to 1980
Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos, CA, 1980 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Hwy 17, exit Hwy 9 (Los Gatos/Saratoga Rd), right on University. University to Blossom Hill, 1st left into park. Open Mar 15-Jun 15: Wed-Sun; Jun 15-Labor Day: Daily; Labor Day-Oct 31: Wed-Sun; Nov1-Mar 15 weekends. |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 234, Los Gatos, CA, 95031-0234 |
| Telephone: | 408-395-RIDE |
| Web Site: | www.bjwrr.org |
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Running Horse Studio
Pasadena, CA
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| Description: | Allan Herschell Blue Goose |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Temporary Storage |
| Year Built: | 1920's |
| Type: | 1 rows, Portable, Stationary, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 10 Menagerie Animals
(6GEE, 2PEL, 2PAR) |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Rare kiddie ride built by Allan Herschell. Carved geese with seats. |
| History: | Ol Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Waldameer Park, Erie, PA, Date Unknown to 1988
Storage, Unknown, MD, 1988 to 1995
Running Horse Studios, Irwindale, CA, 1995 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Ride is in storage at this time (2007). |
| Mailing Address: | 1660 La Vista Place, Pasadena, CA, 91103 |
| Telephone: | 626-793-1303 |
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Running Horse Studio
Pasadena, CA
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Temporary Storage |
| Year Built: | 1924-25 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | 29 horses & 1 chariot when purchased. Chariot from Balboa, 3 horses from Royersford, PA, 1 alum Pomona, 3 unk. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Marshall Scotty's Playground, El Cajon, CA, Date Unknown to 1986
storage, La Canada, CA, 1986 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Carousel is in storage at this time (2007). |
| Mailing Address: | 1660 La Vista Place, Pasadena, CA, 91103 |
| Telephone: | 626-793-1303 |
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Running Horse Studio
Pasadena, CA
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Temporary Storage |
| Year Built: | 1923 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ |
| Comments: | Carousel under restoration. New fiberglass shields. Wood shields in storage. |
| History: | Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Frontier Village, San Jose, CA, 1955 to 1980
Santa's Village, Sky Forest, CA, 1980 to 1998
Running Horse Studios, Irwindale, CA, 1998 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Carousel is in storage at this time (2007). |
| Mailing Address: | 1660 La Vista Place, Pasadena, CA, 91103 |
| Telephone: | 626-793-1303 |
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Castle Park
Riverside, CA
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| Description: | Dentzel Menagerie |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1907 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 18 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 20 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots
(1 Tiger, 1 Lion, 1 Goat, 3 Deer, 4 Rabbits, 4 Cats, 2 Bears, 4 Ostriches, 2 Pigs) |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1.Wurl 146 /2. Ruth /3. Artizan |
| Comments: | Two level platform. Figures include a mixture of 19 original wood and 31 fiberglass reproductions. |
| History: | Unknown, Hershey Park, PA, 1907 to ?
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA, 1950s to 1984
Castle Park, Riverside, CA, 1985 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Contact park for hours of operation and directions. |
| Mailing Address: | 3500 Polk Street, Riverside, CA, 92505 |
| Telephone: | 951-785-3000 |
| Web Site: | www.castlepark.com |
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Funderland Carousel
Funderland Park
Sacramento, CA
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1940's |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: Recorded music |
| Comments: | Mixture of platform figures: W&M, metal and 3 wood. New chariots. Replacement style Dentzel scenery. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Funderland, Sacramento, CA, 1947 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | From I-5, take Sutterville Rd. exit (sign to zoo). East to Land Park Dr. left into zoo. Corner of Sutterville Rd and S Land Park Dr. Season Feb – Nov. Some weekends only. Call for operating dates and hours. |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 221532, Sacramento, CA, 95822 |
| Telephone: | 916-456-0115 |
| Web Site: | www.funderlandpark.com |
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Balboa Park Carousel
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
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| Description: | Herschell-Spillman |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2004 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1910 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 12 Jumping Horses, 15 Standing Horses, 25 Menagerie Animals, 3 chariots
(1 Camel, 2 Cats, 1 Deer, 2 Dogs, 1 Dragon, 2 Frogs, 2 Giraffes, 1 Goat, 1 Lion, 2 Mules, 2 Ostriches, 2 Pigs, 2 Roosters, 1 Stork, 1 Tiger, 2 Zebras) |
| Music: | Band Organ: North Tonawanda-1912 |
| Notes: | Operational Ring Arm, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1994 |
| Comments: | Speed 13 mph. Chariots: 1 double seat rocking/2 single seat w/2 small horses. |
| History: | Luna Park, Los Angeles, CA, 1910 to 1912
Balboa Park (Panama-CA Expo), San Diego, CA, 1914 to 1922
Balboa Park Pardo Area, San Diego, CA, 1922 to 1968
Balbo Park Zoo Entrance, San Diego, CA, 1968 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | At entrance to San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park (Zoo Place & Park Blvd.) Operates summers: 7 days/wk 11am-5:30pm; winter: weekends & school holidays 11am - 5:30 pm |
| Mailing Address: | 1549 El Prado, San Diego,, CA, 92101 |
| Telephone: | 619-460-9000 |
| Web Site: | www.balboapark.org |
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Seaport Village
San Diego, CA
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| Description: | Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1895 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 30 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 13 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots
(1 Bear, 3 Camels, 1 Dog, 1 Dragon, 3 Giraffes, 1 Goat, 1 Lion, 1 Burro, 1 Elephant) |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Mechanism is original. Figures mixed when purchased by Perron family. Converted to all Looff figures. Originally had no rounding boards. |
| History: | Fair Park, Dallas, TX, 1895 to ?
Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA, 1958 to 1967
Amusement Park, Spanaway, WA, 1967 to 1982
Willamette Center, Portland, OR, 1984 to 1988
Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 1988 to 1991
AmeriFloria '92, Columbus, OH, 1992 to 1992
Media City Center, Burbank, CA, 1997 to 2004
Seaport Village, San Diego, CA, 2004 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Located downtown San Diego on San Diego Bay at Kettner Blvd and W Harbor Drive. Open daily. Call for carousel operating times. |
| Mailing Address: | 849 W Harbor Drive, Suite D, San Diego, CA, 92101 |
| Telephone: | 619-234-6133 |
| Web Site: | www.seaportvillage.com |
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Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
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| Description: | Herschell-Spillman |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1914 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 28 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 24 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots, 2 Tubs
(1 Tiger, 1 Lion, 1 Giraffe, 1 Stork, 1 Deer, 1 Goat, 1 Camel, 1 Dragon, 2 Frogs, 2 Cats, 2 Zebras, 2 Dogs, 2 Roosters, 2 Mules, 2 Ostriches, 2 Pigs) |
| Music: | Band Organ: Gebrueder-Bruder #107-52 keyless |
| Comments: | A Dentzel goat is onboard this carousel. Additional information is needed. |
| History: | Lincoln Park, Los Angeles, CA, 1914 to 1931
Lotus Isle, Portland, OR, 1931 to 1933
World's Fair - Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA, 1939 to 1940
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, 1940 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Carousel at East end of park at 320 Bowling Green Dr. between John F. Kennedy Dr. and MLK Jr. Dr. Open daily, 10am-6pm, Memorial Day - Labor Day. The remainder of the year, open Friday-Sunday, 10am-4:30 pm. |
| Mailing Address: | 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117 |
| Telephone: | 415-831-5500 |
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San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco, CA
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| Description: | Dentzel/Illions |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | c.1921 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 24 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 16 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots
(4 Cats, 1 Deer, 1 Giraffe, 1 Lion, 2 Ostriches, 2 Pigs, 4 Rabbits, 1 Tiger) |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Carousel at current location as early as1925. Child's park preceded zoo (1929). |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Pacific City Amus. Park, Redwood City, CA, Date Unknown to 1925?
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, CA, 1925 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Entrance off Sloat Ave (off Great Highway - 35) South of Golden Gate Park. Carousel is straight ahead from main gate. Open daily hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA, 94132 |
| Telephone: | 415-753-7080 |
| Web Site: | www.sfzoo.org |
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Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, CA
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| Description: | Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1906 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 44 Jumping Horses, 6 Standing Horses, 12 Menagerie Animals, 4 chariots
(4 Camels, 4 Giraffes, 4 Rams,) |
| Music: | No Band Organ: Tapes |
| Comments: | Purchased by the city of SF. Operates in new building in downtown SF. |
| History: | Luna Park, Seattle, WA, 1907 to 1914
Playland-at-the-Beach, San Francisco, CA, 1914 to 1972
Restoration/storage, Roswell, NM, 1972 to 1984
Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA, 1984 to 1998
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, CA, 1998 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Corner of 4th St. and Howard. Located on rooftop at Yerba Buena Gardens. Two blocks south on 4th St. from Powell St. BART/MUNI stations. Open daily. Call for hours. |
| Mailing Address: | 221 4th St. at Howard, San Francisco, CA, 94103 |
| Telephone: | 415-820-3320 |
| Web Site: | www.yerbabuenagardens.com |
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Chase Palm Park
Santa Barbara, CA
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| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2005 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1917 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: CDs |
| Notes: | Listed in the National Register of Historic Places |
| Comments: | Carousel has been completely restored. Carvings have incredible depth. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Seaport Village, San Diego, CA, Date Unknown to 1994
storage, Portland, OR, 1994 to 1999
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA, 1999 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA. Contact the park for directions and hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 323 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 |
| Telephone: | 805-897-1928 |
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, CA
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| Description: | Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1911 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 71 Jumping Horses, 2 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Ruth und Sohn 1894 orig. equip. |
| Notes: | Operational Ring Arm, Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987 |
| Comments: | Restored 1980 by SC Boardwalk ongoing restoration. Some horses from Myrtle Beach, SC and Belmont Park, San Diego (1978). |
| History: | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, 1911 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Located on the Santa Cruz Main Beach. Take Hwy 17 or One, Ocean St. exit, and follow signs to beach. (70 mi S of San Francisco). Open weekends year-round & most holidays; daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. |
| Mailing Address: | 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 |
| Telephone: | 831-423-5590 |
| Web Site: | www.beachboardwalk.com |
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Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
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| Description: | PTC #62 |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #62 |
| Year Built: | 1922 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 28 Jumping Horses, 16 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1922 Wurl 146 |
| Comments: | Two small standers (inside chariots) were on machine pre-1947. Original band organ returned to carousel. Wurlitzer 153 now in storage. Carousel building listed as National Historic Landmark in 1987 |
| History: | Cumberland Park, Nashville, TN, 1922 to 1941?
Storage?, 1941 to 1942
Venice Beach Pier, Venice, CA, 1942 to 1947
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 1947 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Off I-10 West at 5th Street. Turn West at Colorado; pier end of Colorado. Pay parking on pier & at beach. Open year round Mon-Wed-Thu 11am - 5pm, Fri-Sat-Sun 11am - 7 pm, closed Tue, also closed Wed from 1st week Sep to 3rd week March; open Holidays. |
| Mailing Address: | 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 90401 |
| Telephone: | 310-394-8042 |
| Web Site: | www.santamonicapier.org |
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA
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| Description: | PTC #21 |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #21 |
| Year Built: | 1912 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 48 Jumping Horses, 16 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | 57' diameter platform. Many if not all original figures have been replaced with fiberglass figures. Rounding boards are copies of originals. |
| History: | Unknown, West Haven, CT, 1912 to ?
Unknown, Milford, CT, Date Unknown to Unknown
Capital Park, Hartford, CT, Date Unknown to Unknown
Savin Rock, West Haven, CT, 1921 to 1971
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 1971 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Located 38 miles north of Los Angeles on Interstate 5. Operating schedule varies during the year. Contact the park for information. |
| Mailing Address: | 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA, 91355 |
| Telephone: | 661-255-4100 |
| Web Site: | www.sixflags.com/magicMountain |
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Kit Carson Co.Fairgrounds
Burlington, CO
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| Description: | PTC #6 |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #6 |
| Year Built: | 1905 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 25 Standing Horses, 21 Menagerie Animals, 4 chariots
(2 Burros, 3 Camels, 1 Dog, 3 Deer, 3 Giraffes, 3 Goats, 1 Hippocampus, 1 Lion, 1 Tiger, 3 Zebras) |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1909 Wurl 155 (Monster) |
| Notes: | Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1982, Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1994 |
| Comments: | Originally built for Elitch Gardens in Denver, CO. Museum interpreting the carousel is located nearby. Original G.E. motor still drives the carousel. Four, two-seat chariots, two carved and two plain are on this machine. |
| History: | Elitch Gardens, Denver, CO, 1905 to 1928
Kit Carson Co. Fairgrounds, Burlington, CO, 1928 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | I-70 Exit 437. Go North and follow historic marker signs. Burlington is 150 mi East of Denver with a population of 3200. Operates Memorial Day to Labor Day 11am - 6pm. |
| Mailing Address: | P.O.Box 28, Stratton, CO, 80836 |
| Telephone: | 719-348-5562 |
| Web Site: | www.kitcarsoncountycarousel.com |
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park
Colorado Springs, CO
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| Description: | Allan Herschell Ideal Two-Abreast |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2008 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Ideal Two-Abreast |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Stinson new 1999, Wurl 146 (in storage) |
| Comments: | Carousel restored 1998-99 by Will Morton. Horses have metal legs. Center pole 8" hinged to base. 36' dia. at cornice. 12 sweeps Wt. Originally powered by 10 HP double-cylinder gas engine. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
1932 World's Fair, Seattle, WA, 1932 to ?
Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO, 1937 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Exit 138. West on Lake Ave. Left at Broadmore Hotel. Left on Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Rd to gate. Daily Memorial Day to Labor Day. Weekends weather permitting. |
| Mailing Address: | 4250 Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906 |
| Telephone: | 719-633-9925 |
| Web Site: | www.cmzoo.org |
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Elitch Gardens
Denver, CO
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| Description: | PTC #51 |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2007 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #51 |
| Year Built: | 1925-28 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 44 Jumping Horses, 18 Standing Horses, 4 chariots |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Roman style chariots w/jumpers. 2 small Dentzel standers on platform. Originally in Old Elitch Gardens. Ordered in 1925 delivered in 1928. Several PTC logo horses. |
| History: | Elitch Gardens (Old Location), Denver, CO, 1928 to 1995
Elitch Gardens (New Location), Denver, CO, 1995 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Located in downtown Denver. Open 10am - 10pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Other hours during off season. Please call for hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 229 Walnut Street, Denver, CO, 80204 |
| Telephone: | 303-595-4386 |
| Web Site: | www.elitchgardens.com |
| Description: | Parker/Mix - Menagerie |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1908 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 16 Jumping Horses, 16 Standing Horses, 40 Menagerie Animals, 4 chariots
(2 Bears, 4 Burros, 3 Deer, 4 Dogs, 5 Goats, 2 Lions, 4 Pigs, 4 Rabbits, 2 Tigers, 2 Zebras, 2 Panthers, 1 Cheetah, 2 Monkeys, 3 Cougars) |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Unusual style of carvings. Probably one of a kind. 3-level platform. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Lakeside Park, Denver, CO, Date Unknown to present |
| Directions/Hours: | 46th Street and N. Sheridan Blvd. Regular season 2nd week in June - Labor Day. Hour of operation vary. Call for hours. |
| Mailing Address: | 4601 Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO, 80212 |
| Telephone: | 303-477-1621 |
| Web Site: | www.lakesideamusementpark.com |
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Santa's Workshop
North Pole, CO
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| Description: | Herschell-Spillman |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 8 Jumping Horses, 10 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots
(10 1 Deer - Fbgl) |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 125 Military (in park-not at MGR) |
| Comments: | Restoration in progress. Carousel may have been at Crystal City Park, OK previous to this location. A Crystal City Park ticket was found in a horse. Uses only 2 rows. Some AH horses on the platform. Reindeer are metal-custom made. Chariots are new/plain. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Crystal City Park, Tulsa, OK, Date Unknown to 1940?
Santa's Workshop, North Pole, CO, 1966 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Located 10 miles West of Colorado Springs on Hwy 24 at the foot of Pike's Peak highway. Open daily mid May – mid Aug. Closed Wed & Thu mid Aug – Dec 24th weather permitting. Hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | North Pole, CO, 80809 |
| Telephone: | 719-684-9432 |
| Web Site: | www.santas-colo.com |
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Pueblo City Park
Pueblo, CO
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| Description: | Parker #72/S&G |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2004 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #72 |
| Year Built: | 1911 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 1 chariot, 1 Tub |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 146A - 1920 - #3292 |
| Notes: | Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1983 |
| Comments: | Carousel saved by city & citizens of Pueblo and restored. Reopened 24 May 1985 exactly 71 years after orig. opening. 12 outside row horses are S&G. Inside row horses are Parkers. |
| History: | Exposition & Amusement Co., CO, 1911 to 1913
Lake Minnequa Amus. Pk., Pueblo, CO, 1914 to 1940
Pueblo City Park, Pueblo, CO, 1940 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Take Hwy 50 West from I-25 to Pueblo Blvd. Continue until Goodnight Ave. and park entrance. Open Tuesdays - Sunday 6:30pm – 9:30pm Memorial Day - Mid August. Weekends only Mid August - Labor Day. |
| Mailing Address: | 800 Goodnight Avenue, Pueblo, CO, 81005 |
| Telephone: | 719-566-1745 |
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Lake Compounce
Bristol, CT
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| Description: | Carmel/Looff/S&G/Murphy |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1893 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 27 Jumping Horses, 22 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal, 2 chariots
(1 Goat) |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 153 |
| Notes: | Listed in the National Register of Historic Places |
| Comments: | Purchased by park in 1911 as used machine 18 yrs old. Park opened in 1846 - the oldest continually operating park in US. New carousel building 2003. |
| History: | Savin Rock, West Haven, CT, 1896 to 1911
Lake Compounce Fest.Park, Bristol, CT, 1911 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | From CT: I-84 to exit 31. Go North on Route 229. Follow the signs. Open Memorial Day Weekend to last weekend in Sept. Phone 860-583-3300 for hours and schedule. |
| Mailing Address: | 822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT, 06010 |
| Telephone: | 860-583-3300 |
| Web Site: | www.lakecompounce.com |
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Bushnell Park
Hartford, CT
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| Description: | Stein & Goldstein |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1914 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 153 |
| Comments: | Carousel restored in 1989. Managed by The New England Carousel Museum. Phone number and mailing address is for the museum. |
| History: | Unknown, Albany, NY, 1914 to 1940
Meyers Lake Amusement Park, Canton, OH, 1940 to 1975
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT, 1975 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | From I-91, take Capital Area Exit into park. From I-84, take Asylum Ave. Exit - take right into park. Operates May to mid-Oct. Tue – Sun. Some weekend operation in fall. Please call the New England Carousel Museum 860 585-5411. |
| Mailing Address: | 95 Riverside Avenue, Rt. 72, Bristol, CT, 06010 |
| Telephone: | 860-585-5411 |
| Web Site: | www.bushnellpark.org |
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Lighthouse Point Park
New Haven, CT
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| Description: | Murphy-Carmel/Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2006 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | c.1911 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 56 Jumping Horses, 13 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal, 2 chariots
(1 Camel) |
| Music: | Band Organ: Stinson-Wurl 165 style |
| Comments: | Two dragon chariots and one camel. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven, CT, 1916 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Route I-95 North to Exit 50 (Woodward Ave.). Turn right at 2nd light (Townsend Ave). Continue on Townsend to 2nd light (Lighthouse Rd). Bear right - Park at end of road. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT, 06512 |
| Telephone: | 203-946-8327 |
| Web Site: | www.newhavenparks.org |
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