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Census of Classic Wood Carousels




Query Results
(Census last updated on Aug 28, 2010)
Carousel Class: CLA
All States and Provinces

Classic Wood Carousels (1800s - 1940s Wood and W&M)



Alaska


Southeast Alaska St. Fair
Haines, AK
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

Arizona


Aquatic Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
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
Encanto Carousel
Encanto Park
Phoenix, AZ
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
Schnepf Farms
Queen Creek, AZ
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 (1 Pig), 2 chariots
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

Arkansas


Over-The-Jumps
Little Rock Zoo
Little Rock, AR
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

California


King Arthur Carrousel
Disneyland
Anaheim, CA
Description:Brass Ring - Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2008
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:Orig. a 3 row Dentzel converted to 4 rows. Figs. are a mix from the Dentzel at Sunnyside, Toronto; Looff, Carmel, S&G, from Ward’s Carousel, C.I., NY; a SC Looff carousel & Dentzels from Whitney in SF. Orig. Dentzel frame replaced with a Brass Ring frame.
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
Tilden Park
Berkeley, CA
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 (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), 3 chariots, 1 Tub
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
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
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 (1 Lion, 1 Deer, 3 Zebras, 1 Giraffe, 1 Camel, 1 Goat, 2 Bears, 2 Cats, 4 Ostriches, 4 Rabbits, 2 Pigs, 2 Roosters), 2 chariots
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
Harper's Ford
Eureka, CA
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
Civic Center
Hanford, CA
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
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA
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
W.E. (Bill) Mason Carousel
Oak Meadow Park
Los Gatos, CA
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
Running Horse Studio
Pasadena, CA
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
Running Horse Studio
Pasadena, CA
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
Running Horse Studio
Pasadena, CA
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
Castle Park
Riverside, CA
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 (1 Tiger, 1 Lion, 1 Goat, 3 Deer, 4 Rabbits, 4 Cats, 2 Bears, 4 Ostriches, 2 Pigs), 2 chariots
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
Funderland Carousel
Funderland Park
Sacramento, CA
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
Balboa Park Carousel
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1910
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:12 Jumping Horses, 15 Standing Horses, 25 Menagerie Animals (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), 3 chariots
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 Prado 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
Seaport Village
San Diego, CA
Description:Looff
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1895
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 13 Menagerie Animals (1 Bear, 3 Camels, 1 Dog, 1 Dragon, 3 Giraffes, 1 Goat, 1 Lion, 1 Burro, 1 Elephant), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Mechanism is original. Carousel had figures from various manufacturers when acquired 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
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
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 (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), 2 chariots, 2 Tubs
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
San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco, CA
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 (4 Cats, 1 Deer, 1 Giraffe, 1 Lion, 2 Ostriches, 2 Pigs, 4 Rabbits, 1 Tiger), 2 chariots
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
Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, CA
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 Camels, 4 Giraffes, 4 Rams,), 4 chariots
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
Chase Palm Park
Santa Barbara, CA
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
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, CA
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
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
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
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA
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

Colorado


Kit Carson Co.Fairgrounds
Burlington, CO
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 (2 Burros, 3 Camels, 1 Dog, 3 Deer, 3 Giraffes, 3 Goats, 1 Hippocampus, 1 Lion, 1 Tiger, 3 Zebras), 4 chariots
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
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park
Colorado Springs, CO
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
Elitch Gardens
Denver, CO
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
Lakeside Park
Denver, CO
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 (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), 4 chariots
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
Santa's Workshop
North Pole, CO
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 (10 1 Deer - Fbgl), 2 chariots
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
Pueblo City Park
Pueblo, CO
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

Connecticut


Lake Compounce
Bristol, CT
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 (1 Goat), 2 chariots
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
Bushnell Park
Hartford, CT
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
Lighthouse Point Park
New Haven, CT
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 (1 Camel), 2 chariots
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

Florida


Crandon Park Carousel
Crandon Park
Key Biscayne, FL
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Year Built:1949
Type:3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Original Merri-Org box w/CD
Notes: Still In Original Location
Comments:Carousel is near original factory condition. Horses are metal with some wood & metal horses. FL Historical Preservation Award 2001.
History:Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, FL, 1950 to present
Directions/Hours:Miami FL - Brickell Ave to Rickenbacker Causeway to Island of Key Biscayne. Located in Crandon Park. Enter through the South Beach parking entrance. Summer hours daily from 10am - 5pm. After labor - weekends. Open by appointment. Rides 3 for $1
Mailing Address:4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL, 33149
Telephone:305-361-7385
Web Site:www.gmcvb.com/crandon_park_beach.asp
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Description:PTC #46
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Model:#46
Year Built:1917
Type:5 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:90 Jumping Horses
Music:Band Organ: Music recorded.
Comments:Original 4 chariots removed. Outside row horses converted to jumpers. Platform 60' diameter (largest).
History:Palace Gardens, Detroit, MI, 1917 to 1928
Olympic Park, Maplewood, NJ, 1928 to 1965
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 1971 to present
Directions/Hours:Exit 25B of I-4. Twenty miles SW of Orlando. Follow signs to WDW. Open year-round, hours vary.
Mailing Address:Box 10040, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830-1040
Telephone:407-939-6244
Web Site:www.waltdisneyworld.com
Funshine Amusements
Merrit Island, FL
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Privately Owned
Year Built:1930's
Type:2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Two row AH in original condition.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Coney Island, NY, Date Unknown to Unknown
Traveling Carnival, Baltimore, MD, Date Unknown to 1990
Unknown, Merritt Island, FL, 1990 to present
Directions/Hours:Private operation.
Mailing Address:6560 Blossom Road, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Telephone:321-452-6538
Web Site:www.funshineamusements.com

Georgia


Riverview Carousel
Six Flags Over Georgia
Austell, GA
Description:PTC #17
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#17
Year Built:1908
Type:5 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:56 Jumping Horses, 14 Standing Horses, 4 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1995
Comments:One of four 5 row carousels built by PTC. One of two still operating and the only one in original configuration.
History:Riverview Park, Chicago, IL, 1908 to 1969
Six Flags Over Georgia, Atlanta, GA, 1971 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-20 West to Six Flags exit (12 miles West of Atlanta). Park open Spring: weekends; Memorial Day - Mid August Daily; Labor Day-Halloween: weekends..
Mailing Address:275 Riverside Parkway, SW, Austell, GA, 30168
Telephone:770739-3400
Web Site:www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia
Lake Winnepesaukah
Rossville, GA
Description:PTC #39
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#39
Year Built:1916
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:64 Jumping Horses, 2 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Model 33 Ruth, 52 keyless
Comments:Chariots-1 w/Cupid & Swan, 1 plain. Originally placed in Atlanta by and operated by PTC. Recent info found that the Southeastern Fairgrounds and Lakewood Park are one in the same.
History:Southeastern Fairgrounds at Lakewood Park, Atlanta, GA, 1916 to 1965
Lake Winnepesaukah, Rossville, GA, 1965 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-75 Southbound Exit 1 (Northbound exit 1B), turn West. At 5th light, left onto McBrien Rd. Continue straight to park entrance. Open April & September: weekends only; June-August: Thurs-Sun. Special holiday hours. Call for more information.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 91498, Chattanooga, TN, 37412
Telephone:706-866-5681
Web Site:www.lakewinnie.com

Idaho


Private
Boise, ID
Description:Armitage-Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Temporary Storage
Year Built:1900?
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 1 Tub
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Additional information needed.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Omaha, NE, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Boise, ID, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Not operating at this time.
Mailing Address:3823 N 36th Street, Boise, ID, 83703
Funland Park
Idaho Falls, ID
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Year Built:1947
Type:3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: CD's
Notes: Still In Original Location
Comments:Has been in this original location since 1947. A well maintained machine. Funland is located at Tautphaus Park.
History:Tautphaus Park Zoo, Idaho Falls, ID, 1947 to present
Directions/Hours:Open everyday May – Sept 10 am – 7 pm
Mailing Address:178 N 4400 E, Rigby, ID, 83442
Telephone:208-525-9814
Web Site:www.funland-idaho.com
Idaho Centennial Carousel
Porter Park
Rexburg, ID
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:c.1926
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:38 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1996 Stinson
Comments:Carousel has 12 new carved horses in the Spillman Engineering style. Restored and dedicated 3 July 1990. Designated by Legislature as Idaho Centennial Carousel. Volunteer effort to restore.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT, Date Unknown to 1947
Rainbow Park, Ogden, UT, 1947 to 1952
Porter Park, Rexburg, ID, 1952 to present
Directions/Hours:Rexburg/Salmon exit Hwy 80. East to 3rd West; South 2 blocks. Carousel on SW corner of park in pavilion. Operates Memorial Day - Labor Day. Mon - Sat depending on weather. Special openings by appointment.
Mailing Address:12 N. Center, Rexburg, ID, 83440
Telephone:208-359-3020
Web Site:www.rexcc.com/thingstodo/attractions/carousel.html

Illinois


Eastland Mall
Bloomington, IL
Description:Allan Herschell Kiddie
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1950's
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:4 Menagerie Animals (VARIOUS), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:AH kiddie machine with various wood and metal animals.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Eastland Mall, Bloomington, IL, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Mall is located W of Business 55 in Bloomington, IL. Carousel operates during mall hours.
Mailing Address:1615 East Empire Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701-3547
Telephone:309-663-5361
Web Site:www.ishopeastlandmall.com
St. Clair Square Mall
Fairview Heights, IL
Description:Allan Herschell Kiddie
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1950's
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:16 Horses, 4 Menagerie Animals (VARIOUS), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:AH kiddie machine with various wood and metal animals.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, MO, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Mall located 12 miles E of St. Louis S of I-64. Operates during mall hours.
Mailing Address:134 St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, MO, 62208-2135
Telephone:618-632-4567
Web Site:www.stclairsquare.com

Indiana


Fun Spot
Angola, IN
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1929
Type:2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Recorded music
Notes:Operational Ring Arm
Comments:Two row machine. Horses are not original to the machine.
History:Legend City, Mesa, AZ, Date Unknown to ?
Wild West City, Rapid City, SD, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Angola, IN, Date Unknown to Unknown
Directions/Hours:Take I-69 to Exit 150. Go 3/4 mile North on County Rd 200 West. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day daily at 10 am; May and September: weekends.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 704, Angola, IN, 46703
Telephone:260-833-2972
Web Site:www.funspotpark.com
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:c.1900
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:17 Jumping Horses, 14 Standing Horses, 11 Menagerie Animals (1 LionN, 1 Tiger, 3 Goats, 3 Giraffes, 3 Deer), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 105
Notes: Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987
Comments:Continuous upkeep. Animals are reconditioned in conservation lab one at a time on rotation basis. Dentzel animals on Mangels frame.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis, IN, 1917 to 1956
Parks Department, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 1956 to 1969
Children's Museum, Indianapolis, IN, 1969 to present
Directions/Hours:I-65 N to 29/30th St. exit. 29th St. E to Illinois. Left on Illinois to 30th. Museum on NE corner of 30th and Illinois. Open daily. Closed most Mondays during winter. Closed some holidays. Contact museum for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208-4716
Telephone:317-334-3322
Web Site:www.childrensmuseum.org
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Description:English Unknown
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:DISPLAY
Year Built:1890's
Type:2 rows, Portable, Suspended Swing, All Wood composition
Figures:12 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:In collections storage. Donated to museum by Wally Zollam, M.D. in 1987.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, IN, 1987 to present
Directions/Hours:I-65 N to 29/30th St. exit. 29th St. E to Illinois. Left on Illinois to 30th. Museum on NE corner of 30th and Illinois. Open daily. Closed most Mondays during winter. Closed some holidays. Contact museum for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208-4716
Telephone:317-334-3322
Web Site:www.childrensmuseum.org
Riverside Park
Logansport, IN
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1999
Status:Active
Year Built:c.1902
Type:3 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition
Figures:33 Standing Horses, 11 Menagerie Animals (3 Giraffes, 3 Goats, 3 Deer, 1 Lion, 1 Tiger), 3 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes:Operational Ring Arm, Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 2008
Comments:Operates in a newly constructed all-weather building. One of three Dentzel stationary (non-jumping) carousels still operating.
History:Robison Park, Fort Wayne, IN, 1902 to 1919
Spencer Park, Logansport, IN, 1919 to 1950
Riverside Park, Logansport, IN, 1950 to present
Directions/Hours:Three blocks North off US 24 West at 11th & Broadway or 4 blocks North off US 24 East at 11 & Market. Carousel seasonally and is available for special events. Call for hours.
Mailing Address:1208 Riverside Drive, Logansport, IN, 46947
Telephone:219-753-8725

Iowa


MidWest Old Threshers
Mt. Pleasant, IA
Description:Norman & Evans
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Partially Active
Model:track machine-steam engine
Year Built:1894
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 125 Military
Comments:Steam powered. Operated at Old Threshers in 60s-70s. Sold to J. Ottaway who restored machine and operated it in Kansas. New Building and recently restored horses. Only Norman & Evans carousel known to be in operation.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
MidWest Old Threshers, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 1960s to 1970s
Cowtown Park, Wichita, KS, 1989 to 1994
MidWest Old Threshers, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 1994 to present
Directions/Hours:Midwest Old Threshers grounds located in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Operates Midwest Old Threshers Reunion - 5 days, ending Labor Day and special events.
Mailing Address:405 East Threshers Road, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641-2584
Telephone:319-385-8937
Web Site:www.oldthreshers.org
Story City Carousel
North Park
Story City, IA
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1913
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 6 Menagerie Animals (2 Dogs, 2 Pigs, 2 Roosters), 2 chariots, 1 Tub
Music:Band Organ: Wurl (1936)
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Comments:Two chariots including one with Uncle Sam. The carousel also has a spinning tub. Carousel bought by community in 1938. Restored in 1982
History:Carnival, IA, Date Unknown to 1938
Downtown, Story City, IA, 1938 to 1970's
North Park, Story City, IA, 1982 to present
Directions/Hours:Located in North Park. Open daily Memorial Day - Labor Day. Mon & Tues noon - 6 pm; Wed though Sun noon until 9 pm. May & Sept: Sat & Sun noon until 8 pm.
Mailing Address:602 Broad Street, Story City, IA, 50248
Telephone:515-733-4214
Web Site:www.storycity.net

Kansas


Abilene Parker
Heritage Center
Abilene, KS
Description:C. W. Parker
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:Track-steam
Year Built:1901
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 125
Notes: Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1995
Comments:Bought in 1928 by Jimmie Weisner who ran it each summer for 30 yrs. In 1959 sold to Tom Knight (Riverton, WY).
History:Unknown, Abilene, KS, 1901 to 1959
Unknown, Riverton, WY, 1959 to 1976
Heritage Center, Abilene, KS, 1976 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-70, Abilene exit (Exit 275) South on Buckeye St., East on S.E. 3rd, South on Campbell. Open daily extended Memorial Day – Labor Day. Contact museum for hours.
Mailing Address:412 S. Campbell Street, Abilene, KS, 67410
Telephone:785-263-2681
Web Site:www.heritagecenterdk.com
Classic
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
Leavenworth, KS
Description:Parker #118
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1913
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:27 Jumping Horses, 2 Menagerie Animals (2 Rabbits), 1 chariot, 1 Tub
Music:Band Organ: Artizan AX1
Comments:Built for Fred Shew traveling carnival. 40' diameter platform.
History:Fred Shew Carnival, Granview, IA, 1913 to 1957
Ce-Mar Amusement Park, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1957 to 1968
Storage, Ce-Mar Park, IA, 1968 to 1971
Storage, N. Liberty, IA, 1971 to 1979
Storage, Barboo, WI, 1979 to 1989
Jerry Frese, N. Liberty, IA, 1989 to 1997
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, KS, 1997 to present
Directions/Hours:Located in a newly dedicated building in downtown Leavenworth. Opened 4-30-05. Call for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:320 S Esplanade, Leavenworth, KS, 66048
Telephone:913-682-1331
Web Site:www.firstcitymuseums.org
NCA
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
Leavenworth, KS
Description:Primitive Handcrank
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1850 - 65
Type:2 rows, Portable, Suspended Swing, All Wood composition
Figures:12 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Owned by the NCA and displayed at C.W. Parker Carousel Museum. Operates as an exhibit only, no riders. Operates by two hand cranks. Rescued at the last minute from the Long Island Heritage Museum. Two bench type chariots are on the machine.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Gwynn Oak Park, Baltimore, MD, pre-1900 to 1979
Sands Point Preserve, Pt. Washington, NY, 1979 to 1997
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, Leavenworth, KS, 1997 to present
Directions/Hours:Located in a newly dedicated building in downtown Leavenworth. Opened 4-30-05. Call for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:320 S Esplanade, Leavenworth, KS, 66048
Telephone:913-682-1331
Web Site:www.firstcitymuseums.org
Carousel In the Park
Gage Park
Topeka, KS
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Year Built:1908
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:23 Jumping Horses, 13 Menagerie Animals (1 Camel, 1 Deer, 2 Dogs, 1 Goat, 2 Pigs, 2 Rabbits, 2 Roosters, 2 Zebras), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 125
Comments:24 horses and 2 zebras are wood. One horse (Parker style) and remaining menagerie figures are aluminum. Chariots: Indian Chief with Goat head & Boy with Goose. Platform has a "Grasshopper" jumping mechanism.
History:Unknown, Philadelphia, PA, 1908 to ?
Longview Amus. Park, Longview, TX, 1947 to 1957
Boyles Joyland, Topeka, KS, 1957 to 1987
Gage Park, Topeka, KS, 1987 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-70, take Gage Blvd. Exit. Go South to 6th St. Turn Right on 6th and Left at Zoo Parkway - then Right on Reinch Pkwy. Operates: May 7 to Labor Day: 7 days/week; weekends from Apr 1 to May 7 and during Sept & Oct.
Mailing Address:215 E.7th - Room 259, Topeka, KS, 66603
Telephone:785-368-3838

Louisiana


New Orleans City Park
New Orleans, LA
Description:Bartholomew Murphy
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1906
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 21 Standing Horses, 3 Menagerie Animals (1 Giraffe, 1 Lion, 1 Camel), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1915 Wurl 150
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1988
Comments:Some figures from Spanish Fort carousel (also Murphy) probably used on this platform. Mixture of Carmel, Looff and Murphy carvings.
History:New Orleans City Park, New Orleans, LA, 1906 to 1928
New Orleans City Park, New Orleans, LA, 1928 to present
Directions/Hours:From downtown, take Canal St. to Carrollton. Turn right on Carrollton to City Park (4 miles from downtown). Contact the park for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:One Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70124
Telephone:504-482-4888
Web Site:www.neworleanscitypark.com

Maine


Willowbrook Museum Village
Newfield, ME
Description:Armitage-Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1894
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: DeKleist-Limonaire organ
Comments:Horses have galloping motion. Organ with black-faced figure turning crank. Carousel operates for exhibit only-no rides.
History:New Eng.Agricultural Fair, Saco, ME, 1894 to 1930s
Willowbrook at Newfield, Newfield, ME, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Off Rte 11-Newfield. Carousel is one of more complete Armitage-Herschell machines. Orig. steam boiler, engine & ticket booth. Open May 15-Sept 30: daily 10am-5pm.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 28, Newfield, ME, 04056
Telephone:207-793-2784
Web Site:www.willowbrookmuseum.org
Papoose Pond Resort
Waterford, ME
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1919
Type:2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:18 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Two row portable with half and half horses.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Papoose Pond Resort, Waterford, ME, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Located at Waterford, ME west of Norway. Only operates 1 hour per day, 6pm - 7pm, 1st week of July - Labor Day.
Mailing Address:700 Norway Road, Waterford, ME, 04088
Telephone:207-583-4174

Maryland


Inner Harbor Carousel
Harbor Place
Baltimore, MD
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1905
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:14 Jumping Horses, 14 Menagerie Animals (2 Dogs, 2 Pigs, 4 Roosters, 4 Zebras, 2 Frogs), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Orig. transmission & wooden clutch. It is one of three 16-sweep, 40 foot machines produced.
History:Unknown, Cheektowaga, NY, 1905 to 1966
Jon Abbot, Clarkston, MI, 1976 to 1979
Harbor Place, Baltimore, MD, 1981 to present
Directions/Hours:In downtown Baltimore at Inner Harbor - next to Maryland Science Center. Operates April - October.
Mailing Address:Pratt & Light Streets, Baltimore, MD, 21202
Telephone:877-225-8466
Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo, MD
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1921
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 12 Menagerie Animals (1 Giraffe, 1 Lion, 4 Ostriches, 4 Rabbits, 1 Tiger, 1 Deer), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 165
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1984, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 2005
Comments:When park closed in 1968, a public campaign raised $80000 to repurchase carousel. Given to Nat Park Service. Completely restored by Rosa Ragan.
History:Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD, 1921 to present
Directions/Hours:I-495 exits 40 or 41 East. Two miles to MacArthur Blvd. Follow signs. At intersection of MacArthur Blvd & Route 614. Open early May - late Sept; Wed & Thurs 10am-2pm; Fri in July/Aug only 10am-2pm, Sat & Sun 12noon-6pm. .75 cents per ride.
Mailing Address:7300 Mac Arthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD, 20812
Telephone:301 634-2222
Web Site:www.glenechopark.org
Trimper's Rides & Amusements
Ocean City, MD
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1902
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:12 Jumping Horses, 11 Standing Horses, 25 Menagerie Animals (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), 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: In building
Notes: Still In Original Location, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1996
Comments:Bill Kromer band organ located in building. Plays Wurlitzer 125 rolls.
History:Trimper's Rides & Amusements, Ocean City, MD, 1902 to present
Directions/Hours:Located at South end of Boardwalk in Ocean City. Carousel located in building with other antique rides including a 1920s Mangles Children's carousel. Carousel operates weekends year round. Daily operation mid June - early September.
Mailing Address:South First Street & The Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD, 21842
Telephone:410-289-8617
Web Site:www.beach-net.com/trimpers
Watkins Regional Park
Upper Marlboro, MD
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:c.1905
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:15 Jumping Horses, 16 Standing Horses, 13 Menagerie Animals (1 Goat, 1 Deer, 1 Hippocampus, 2 Lions, 1 Ostrich, 1 Kangaroo, 2 Burros, 2 Bison, 2 Tigers, 1 Rabbit), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Recorded music
Comments:Figures include articulated kangaroo. The ring machine is original but not operated. Original lion on display in the carousel building.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Chesapeake Beach, MD, 1929 to 1972
Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD, 1972 to present
Directions/Hours:Washington DC Beltway (I-95) Exit 15A. Drive 3 miles. Make right on Watkins Park Drive - 3/4 mile - right into park. Open season May-Sept.
Mailing Address:301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
Telephone:301-218-6700
Web Site:www.pgparks.com/places/parks/watkins.html
Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton, MD
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Year Built:1910-15
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:33 Jumping Horses, 3 Menagerie Animals (3 Zebras), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Moved to MD in 1982. From 60’s to 1982, owned by Jim Wells and operated on the Mall, in Washington D.C. Mixture of H-S and Spillman Engineering figures.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
The Mall, Washington, DC, 1960s to 1981
Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, MD, 1981 to present
Directions/Hours:Take Hwy 495 (Beltway) to Exit 31 Georgia Ave/MD 97 N.-north 3 miles to Shorefield Rd - turn right. May through Aug daily. Weekends spring and fall. Contact the park for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:12012 Kemp Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD, 20902
Telephone:301-942-6703

Massachusetts


Six Flags New England
Agawam, MA
Description:Mangels-Illions
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1909
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:48 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 4 Menagerie Animals (1 Lion, 2 Deer, 1 Tiger), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 146-B
Comments:Restored to original 86-87 from Barney Illions' notes. Includes 1 of only 4 "American Beauty" lead horses by Illions.
History:Savin Rock, West Haven, CT, 1909 to 1940
6 Flags NE/Riverside Park, Agawam, MA, 1940 to present
Directions/Hours:On Route 159. Located 1623 Main St. in Agawam. Hours vary during season. Call for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA, 01001
Telephone:413- 786-9300
Web Site:www.sixflags.com/newengland
The Fall River Carousel
Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA
Description:PTC #54
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#54
Year Built:1920
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Mix plays Wurl 150 rolls
Comments:46' machine. Chariots: 1 Columbia with flag & eagle; 1 maiden with Cherub. Similar to PTC #62. Ceiling panels between sweeps
History:Lincoln Park, North Dartmouth, MA, 1920 to 1991
Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA, 1991 to present
Directions/Hours:Located at Battleship Cove on waterfront at Fall River. Exit 8 off I-195. Carousel operates late Jun – Labor Day every day. Weekends late May to Mid June. Call for operating times. Available year round for private functions.
Mailing Address:Five Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02722-0111
Telephone:508 678-1100
Web Site:www.battleshipcove.org
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
Holyoke Heritage State Park
Holyoke, MA
Description:PTC #80
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#80
Year Built:1927-29
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Artizan #560 & NorthTonawanda
Comments:Some horses carved by Muller including the armored horse. Original paintings on rounding boards and panels. Wood center pole. Orig. Auchy drive with electric motor. Friends became owners 2 Mar 90. Purchase price $850K.
History:Mountain Park, Holyoke, MA, 1927 to 1988
Heritage Park, Holyoke, MA, 1993 to present
Directions/Hours:Take I-91, Exit 16 to Appleton St. Follow signs to park. Open weekends from Sept-June; Tues-Sun during July-Labor Day. Other hours during school vacations. Open holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Day.
Mailing Address:221 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA, 01040-5714
Telephone:413-538-9838
Web Site:www.holyokemerrygoround.org
Paragon Carousel
Carousel Station
Hull, MA
Description:PTC #85
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#85
Year Built:1928
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:42 Jumping Horses, 24 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 146B w/153 Facade 1928
Comments:Revamped after 1963 fire at OL. In April 1986, carousel & building (120 tons) moved on flatbed truck to Hull. Op July1,86. Restoration is ongoing.
History:Paragon Park, Nantasket Beach, MA, 1928 to 1986
Carousel Station, Hull, MA, 1986 to present
Directions/Hours:Follow Rt. 3 from Boston towards Cape Cod. Take exit 14 (Rockland/Nantasket), left on Rte 228 to Nantasket Beach. Carousel is on left across from beach. Open the last weekend in March until October 31. Hours of operation vary.
Mailing Address:Box 100, Hull, MA, 02045
Telephone:781-925-0472
Web Site:www.paragoncarousel.com
Flying Horses
Martha's Vineyard
Oak Bluffs, MA
Description:Dare
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1999
Status:Active
Year Built:1876
Type:2 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Standing Horses, 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Stinson
Notes:Operational Ring Arm, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1976, Listed in the National Historical Register - 1988, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1994
Comments:Oldest platform carousel in U.S. Two ring machines. Horses: glass sulfide eyes-leather ears. Chariots: 3 dragon, 1 fish.
History:Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, Date Unknown to 1884
Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, MA, 1884 to present
Directions/Hours:In center of downtown Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. Runs seasonally-Easter to Columbus Day.
Mailing Address:P. O. Box 5277, Edgartown, MA, 02539
Telephone:508-693-9481
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Sandwich, MA
Description:Looff
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Year Built:1911-12
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:29 Jumping Horses, 2 Menagerie Animals (2 Goats), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 105 not in use
Comments:Giraffe removed from carousel and displayed with other menagerie figures. Several menagerie figures on display including Dentzel cat, rabbit, HS frog. RST 1969-72, repainted 2001.
History:Unknown, Riverside, RI, 1911 to ?
Unknown, Fall River, MA, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Provincetown, MA, Date Unknown to 1969
Heritage Plantation, Sandwich, MA, 1969 to present
Directions/Hours:Located off Route 6 in the center of Sandwich. Go to end of Grove St. which starts at the Town Hall. Open daily Apr through Oct 31, 10am until 5pm.
Mailing Address:67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA, 02563-2147
Telephone:508-888-3300
Web Site:www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

Michigan


Greenfield Village
Dearborn, MI
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1913
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:21 Jumping Horses, 19 Menagerie Animals (1 Cat, 1 Deer, 2 Dogs, 1 Dragon, 1 Frog, 2 Giraffes, 1 Goat, 1 Lion, 2 Pigs, 1 Stork, 1 Tiger, 2 Zebras, 3 Roosters), 3 chariots, 1 Tub
Music:Band Organ: 1900 Artizan w/Wurl 153 façade
Comments:Carousel recently restored (2007). Chariots: 1 rocking; 1 Neptune; 1 Leida & Swan.
History:Barbary Coast, San Francisco, CA, 1913 to 1922
Liberty Lake Park, Spokane, WA, 1923 to 1950s?
Storage, Date Unknown to 1962
Unknown, Roswell, NM, 1962 to 1973
Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI, 1973 to 2000
Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI, 2000 to present
Directions/Hours:Carousel is located in Greenfield Village. Take I-75, I-94, M39, US 12. Greenfield Village is 12 miles W of Detroit in Dearborn. Signs posted. Operates daily mid-Apr through Oct. Open Fri – Sun Nov through Dec 31.
Mailing Address:20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124
Telephone:313-271-1620
Web Site:www.hfmgv.org
Crossroads Village
Flint, MI
Description:Parker
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1912
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:40 Jumping Horses, 1 chariot
Music:Band Organ: Artizan 1925 plays 125 rolls & MIDI
Notes: Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 2009
Comments:4 metal kiddie-sized horses have a Nanny's bench behind them.
History:Washington Park, El Paso, TX, Date Unknown to 1943?
Fairmont City Park, Riverside, CA, Date Unknown to 1983
Crossroads Village, Flint, MI, 1983 to present
Directions/Hours:N of Flint. Follow I-475 either I-75 or I-69 to Saginaw St. (exit 13). Saginaw St. N to Stanley Rd, E on Stanley to Bray Rd, S to Village. Contact the park for operating dates and times.
Mailing Address:5045 Stanley Road, Flint, MI, 48506
Telephone:810-736-7100
Web Site:www.geneseecountyparks.org
Van Andel Museum Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Description:Spillman Engineering/Looff
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2008
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1928
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:40 Jumping Horses, 4 Standing Horses, 6 Menagerie Animals (1 Tiger, 1 Goat, 1 Deer, 1 Camel, 1 Lion, 1 Giraffe), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1928 Wurl 157
Comments:Has original ticket booth. Opened Nov. 94 after restoration. Mixture of Spillman Engineering, Herschell-Spillman, Looff and Carmel figures on the platform.
History:Lakewood Park, Barnesville, PA, 1928 to 1982
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, 1982 to present
Directions/Hours:From US 131, use Pearl St. Exit 85B. From I-196 W, use Ottawa Ave/Downtown Exit 77C. From I-196 E, use Lake Michigan Dr. Exit 75, E to downtown. Open everyday except New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours are 9 - 5, Sunday 12 - 5.
Mailing Address:272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504-5371
Telephone:616-456-3977
Web Site:www.grmuseum.com
Dutch Village
Holland, MI
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Year Built:1924
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Only 2 rows in use. Middle row vacant. Some horses on display
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Flying Lady Restaurant, Gilroy, CA, Date Unknown to Unknown
Castle Golf Center, Redondo Beach, CA, Date Unknown to ?
Dutch Village, Holland, MI, 1983 to present
Directions/Hours:Located 1/2 mile North of Holland on US 31 at corner of James St. Park open Apr - Oct 9-5 seven days/wk. Open later in evening June -August.
Mailing Address:12350 James Street, Holland, MI, 49424
Telephone:616-396-1475
Web Site:www.dutchvillage.com
Windmill Island Municipal Park
Holland, MI
Description:DeBoer Bros. (Dutch)
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:Kiddie
Year Built:c.1908
Type:2 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Standing Horses, 4 Menagerie Animals (2 Zebras, 2 Pigs), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Originally built and owned by DeBoer Bros. From Alteveer.
History:Mr. Beer, Nieuve Pekela, GRO, Date Unknown to 1971
Windmill Island Municipal Park, Holland, MI, 1971 to present
Directions/Hours:From US 31, take BR US 96, 8th St. or 16th St. E to Lincoln Ave. North on Lincoln Ave. Park located at corner of Lincoln and 8th St. Open every day May - Oct.
Mailing Address:1 Lincoln Ave., Holland, MI, 49423
Telephone:616-355-1030
Web Site:www.windmillisland.org

Minnesota


Carnival
Bemidji, MN
Description:Parker
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1997
Status:Partially Active
Year Built:Unk
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Carousel was in park on lake in Bemidji but now put away for good not sold. No other information.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Storage, Bemidji, MN, 1996 to present
Directions/Hours:Carnival machine.
Mailing Address:2612 1st St. E, Bemidji, MN, 56601
Telephone:218-751-1068
W. MN Steam Threshers Reunion
Rollag, MN
Description:C. W. Parker
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Partially Active
Year Built:c.1920
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:22 Jumping Horses, 3 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Johnson Model 125SP
Comments:Steam powered - also electric. Trailer mounted center pole (not original). Two horses carved by local carvers. Special carousel horse carving building established by WMSTR in 92.
History:Unknown, Traveling carnival, MN, 1920s to 1960s
Ruben Klein (ow), Pelican Rapids, MN, 1960s to 1982
W. MN Steam Threshers Reunion, Rollag, MN, 1982 to present
Directions/Hours:Travel West out of Detroit Lakes, MN on Highway 10 to Junction 32. Turn south for 13 miles and enter gate. Carousel operated Labor Day week end, Fri-Mon 8 am to 6 pm.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 627, Hawley, MN, 56549
Telephone:701-237-0477
Web Site:www.rollag.com
Valleyfair Family Amusement Park
Shakopee, MN
Description:PTC #76
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#76
Year Built:1926
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Artizan-plays 150 rolls
Comments:Ring machine sold 1974. Valleyfair is a family amusement park with special rides for people under 54 inches tall.
History:Excelsior Park, Excelsior, MN, 1925 to 1976
Valleyfair Family Amus. Park, Shakopee, MN, 1976 to present
Directions/Hours:Valleyfair is located 20 minutes SW of Minneapolis/St. Paul. It is 9 mi. W. of intersection of 35W & Hwy 13. It is 3 mi. E. of Shakopee on County Road 101 and can be reached via Hwys 169 and 212. Open seasonally: May-Sept.
Mailing Address:One Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee, MN, 55379
Telephone:952-445-6500
Web Site:www.valleyfair.com
Cafesjian's Carousel
Como Park
St.Paul, MN
Description:PTC #33
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#33
Year Built:1914
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:68 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 153
Notes: Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 2006
Comments:Purchased in 1988 by Our Fair Carousel. The three Carmel horses on the platform are original to the carousel from the PTC factory. The carousel is open in a new all-weather building in Como Park.
History:Minn. State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN, 1914 to 1989
Town Square Park, St. Paul, MN, 1990 to 1995
Como Park, St. Paul, MN, 1999 to present
Directions/Hours:The carousel pavilion is located west of the Como Conservatory south of Como Zoo. The carousel operates May - October. Hours of operation vary.
Mailing Address:1245 Midway Parkway, St. Paul, MN, 55103
Telephone:651-489-4628
Web Site:www.ourfaircarousel.org

Mississippi


Delta Children's Museum
Greenville, MS
Description:Armitage-Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2009
Status:Active
Model:steam driven
Year Built:1901
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Chariots: Bo-Peep, Little Red Riding Hood & Cock Robin are orig. The Humpty Dumpty chariot is a new carving. Orig. Herschell-Spillman steam engine on display. Carousel is 40 ft. in dia. Upper seating deck w/bench seats. Purchased in 1901.
History:Broadway Street, Greenville, MS, 1901 to 1934
Walthall Street, Greenville, MS, 1934 to 1954
Fairyland Park, Greenville, MS, 1954 to 1988
Storage, Greenville, MS, 1988 to 2007
Delta Children's Museum, Greenville, MS, 2007 to present
Directions/Hours:N off Hwy 82 three blocks to 323 S Main. E. E. Bass Cultural Arts Center. Housed in the Delta Children’s Museum Pavilion. Open 3 – 5 pm Sat year round. Available for rentals other times.
Mailing Address:323 S Main Street, Greenville, MS, 38701
Telephone:662-332-2246
Web Site:www.greenvillearts.com
Highland Park
Meridian, MS
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:3635-41
Year Built:1904
Type:2 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Standing Horses, 8 Menagerie Animals (1 Lion, 1 Tiger, 2 Giraffes, 2 Goats, 2 Deer), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 125
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1979, Listed in the National Historical Register - 1986, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1995
Comments:Originally at St. Louis Exposition (1904). Purchased by city in 1909. Only 2-row Dentzel remaining in operation. One of three Dentzel stationary (non-jumping) carousels still operating. Restored to original paint scheme.
History:St. Louis Exposition, St. Louis, MO, 1904 to 1904
Highland Park, Meridian, MS, 1909 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-20/59, 22nd Avenue exit; left on 8th St.; follow signs to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Highland Park. Contact park for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:PO Box 1430, Meridian, MS, 39302
Telephone:601-485-1904
Web Site:www.meridianms.org/pr_carousel.htm

Missouri


The St. Louis Carousel
Faust County Park
Chesterfield, MO
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1921
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:46 Jumping Horses, 16 Standing Horses, 4 Menagerie Animals (4 Deer), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Stinson playing 165 rolls & Recorded music
Comments:Attached gallery has on display horses from an Armitage Herschell track machine owned by Faust Cultural Heritage Foundation.. Restored 1986-87. Unveiled May 87: focus of city-wide restoration project.
History:Forest Park Highlands, St. Louis, MO, 1921 to 1963
Sylvan Springs Co.Park, St. Louis, MO, 1965 to 1979
Faust County Park, Chesterfield, MO, 1987 to present
Directions/Hours:I-64 (Highway 40) to Olive/Clarkson exit; North on Olive 1 mile to Faust Park-entrance on left. Operates 10 am - 4 pm Tues - Sun. Info: 636-537-0222
Mailing Address:15189 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
Telephone:636-537-0222
Web Site:www.stlouisco.com/parks/carousel/carousel.htm
Steam Riding Gallery
Faust County Park
Chesterfield, MO
Description:Armitage-Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2009
Status:DISPLAY
Model:Steam Riding Gallery track mac
Year Built:1898
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: 1898 Organ (orig) on display
Comments:Horses are on display inside the St. Louis Carousel building. Oldest carousel in MO. Converted to electric but original steam engine on display.
History:Randolph Springs, Clifton Hill, MO, 1898 to 1923
Unknown, New Florence, MO, 1923 to 1985
Forest Park Zoo, St. Louis, MO, 1985 to 1989
Faust County Park, Chesterfield, MO, 1989 to present
Directions/Hours:I-64 (Highway 40) to Olive/Clarkson Exit; North on Olive 1 mile to Faust Park. Entrance on left.
Mailing Address:15189 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
Telephone:636-537-0222
Web Site:www.stlouisco.com/parks/carousel/carousel.htm
The Enchanted Carousel
Six Flags St. Louis
Eureka, MO
Description:PTC #35
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#35
Year Built:1915
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:58 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Taped music
Comments:Large Roman chariots with unusual chariot horses. Restored 1972.
History:Luna Park, Cleveland, OH, 1915 to 1929
Puritas Springs, Cleveland, OH, 1930 to 1958
Indian Lake Park, Russell's Point, OH, 1959 to 1971
Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, MO, 1972 to present
Directions/Hours:Approximately 30 miles SW of St. Louis on I-44 to the Pacific Allenton Exit. Open March through October-daily May through August. Hours vary.
Mailing Address:P.O Box 60, Eureka, MO, 63025
Telephone:636-938-5300
Web Site:www.sixflags.com/stlouis
Seminary Picnic MGR
Seminary Picnic
Perryville, MO
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Partially Active
Year Built:1905
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:26 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots, 1 Tub
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:New listing. Carousel is a H-S. Rocking gear is stamped H-S.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Perryville, MO, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Take I-55 to Perryville, MO. At the first stoplight make a left on T road. Go approximately 1/2 mile to fairgrounds. Operates annually on the first full weekend of Aug. Sat 12N to 11pm Sun 12N to 9pm
Mailing Address:1000 Rosati Court, Perryville, MO, 63775
Telephone:573-547-1206

Nebraska


Harold Warp Pioneer Village
Minden, NE
Description:Mix-Armitage-Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Year Built:1879
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:17 Jumping Horses, 9 Menagerie Animals (1 Elk, 1 Giraffe, 1 Deer, 1 Camel, 2 Goats, 1 Tiger, 1 Zebra), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl Caliola
Notes: Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987
Comments:Unusual track machine w/9 menagerie animals. Includes 6 double-seat Williams Derby horses. Horses by Dentzel, PTC & H-S. Some of the menagerie animals may be fiberglass. Claimed to be the oldest steam operated carousel in the world.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Pontiac, IL, 1905 to 1955
Harold Warp Pioneer Village, Minden, NE, 1955 to present
Directions/Hours:I-80 Exit 279 - 13 miles South to Hwy 6 & 34. Park is open daily except Christmas Day. Carousel runs 10 am - 4 pm during summer season.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 68, Minden, NE, 68959
Telephone:308-832-1181
Web Site:www.pioneervillage.org
Cody Park
North Platte, NE
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Year Built:1913
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Stinson Model 29M
Comments:Chariots (one a stage coach) carved by park personnel.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Cody Park, North Platte, NE, 1951 to present
Directions/Hours:Exit #177 from I-80. North on US Hwy #83 for 4 miles. Operates Memorial Day - Labor Day, 7 day/wk: M-F 5-10 pm; - Weekends & holidays noon - 10 pm.
Mailing Address:1402 N. Jeffers, North Platte, NE, 69101
Telephone:308-535-6718
Web Site:www.ci.north-platte.ne.us

Nevada


Torino Construction Co.
Las Vegas, NV
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1999
Status:Active
Year Built:1948
Type:3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Carnival machine. Need updated information.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Carnival, Las Vegas, NV, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Carnival
Mailing Address:4820 Alpine Pl. #e202, Las Vegas, NV, 89107
Telephone:702-258-4474

New Hampshire


Storyland
Glen, NH
Description:German Springer Track Machine
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:springer track machine
Year Built:1900
Type:3 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Two spinning tubs. Two rocking boats. Rotates clockwise. Wagon mounted center pole. Originally built as portable machine.
History:Original Location Unknown, BAV, 1900 to ?
Canadian National Expo, Toronto, QUE, 1965 to 1967
Storyland, Glen, NH, 1968 to present
Directions/Hours:Located on Rte 16, 6 miles North of North Conway, NH (3 hrs North of Boston). Open mid-June thru Labor Day. Labor thru Columbus Day weekends.
Mailing Address:Rte 16, Box 1776, Glen, NH, 03838
Telephone:603-383-4186
Web Site:www.storylandnh.com
Canobie Lake Park
Salem, NH
Description:S&G/Looff/Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1898
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 19 Standing Horses, 3 Menagerie Animals (1 Lion, 1 Deer, 1 Goat), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1922 Wurl 153
Comments:Outer row may have been added. 2 LP. Chariot facade is horses pulling chariots.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH, 1906 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-93 to exit 2, Salem, NH. Bear right off exit, and left a lights. Park open weekends mid-April thru May and daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 190, Salem, NH, 03079-0190
Telephone:603-893-3506
Web Site:www.canobie.com

New Jersey


Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson, NJ
Description:Savage Gallopers
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Model:Gallopers
Year Built:1897
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 12 Menagerie Animals (12 Roosters)
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Runs clockwise; steam engine converted to compressed air. Extremely ornate and colorful; in excellent condition.
History:John Beach & Sons, England Traveling Show, GB, 1897 to 1952
Storage, England, GB, 1952 to 1968
J. Williams, England Traveling Show, GB, 1968 to 1973
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ, 1974 to present
Directions/Hours:N.J. Turnpike to Exit 7A. 195 East to exit 16 - Route 537 South approx. 1 mile to park entrance. Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days a week. Spring and Fall season, hours vary.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 120, Jackson, NJ, 08527
Telephone:732-928-1821
Web Site:www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Gillian's Wonderland Pier
Ocean City, NJ
Description:PTC #75
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#75
Year Built:1926
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Jumping Horses, 22 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: (repro Wurlitzer 157 front by Kromer)
Notes:Operational Ring Arm
Comments:One outsider row stander replaced with fiberglass figure.
History:Fernbrook Park, Dallas, PA, 1926 to 1944
Rolling Green Park, Sellinsgrove, PA, 1944 to 1972
Wonderland Pier, Ocean City, NJ, 1972 to present
Directions/Hours:Operates weekends Easter through June 15th; daily through Sept. 15th.
Mailing Address:6th Street & Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
Telephone:609-399-7082
Web Site:www.gillians.com
Dr.Floyd L. Moreland Carousel
Casino Pier
Seaside Heights, NJ
Description:Dentzel/Looff
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:c.1910
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:35 Jumping Horses, 18 Standing Horses, 5 Menagerie Animals (1 Lion, 1 Tiger, 1 Mule, 2 Camels), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 146A - 1924
Comments:Chariots: 1 E. Joy Morris, 1 Dentzel. Some animals by Carmel & Illions. Carousel gift shop at pier.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Island Beach Park, Burlington, NJ, Date Unknown to 1920s
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ, 1932 to present
Directions/Hours:Garden State Pkwy to Exit 82; E. on RTE 37, over causeway-Seaside Heights. On boardwalk between Grant & Sherman Aves. Opens weekends early spring, full time June through Labor day. Weekends through Sept. To confirm: 732-830-8374.
Mailing Address:800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751
Telephone:732-830-8374
Web Site:www.casinopiernj.com
Sanitarium Playgrounds of NJ
Thorofare, NJ
Description:Frederick Heyn
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2009
Status:Partially Active
Year Built:1900
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:45 Jumping Horses, 16 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Type Unk
Comments:Chariots have Women & Angel figures. One horse is missing. Two others to be returned to the carousel.
History:Unknown, Port Richmond, NY, Date Unknown to Unknown
Storage in NJ, Unknown, NJ, Date Unknown to 1941
Sanitarium Playground, Thorofare, NJ, 1941 to present
Directions/Hours:NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC. Carousel operates July and Aug for special children events.
Mailing Address:Route 2 - Box 186, Thorofare, NJ, 08086
Telephone:856 845-2430

New Mexico


Spring River Park
Roswell, NM
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Year Built:1927
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 1 Standing Horse, 15 Menagerie Animals (3 Roosters, 2 Deer, 1 Pig, 1 Rhino, 1 Zebra, 2 Dogs, 1 Ostrich, 1 Swan, 1 Tiger, 1 Lion, 1 Cow), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Taped music
Comments:2 chariots: Muller & Dentzel. International mix of figures inc. menagerie. Donated to city by Marianne Stevens in 1971.
History:Rainbow Gardens, Wilkes Barre, PA, 1927 to 1971
Spring River Park, Roswell, NM, 1971 to present
Directions/Hours:Park located at College & Atkinson Sts. Opens Easter weekend & runs through the last weekend of Sept. Hours 1-6 Wed - Sun
Mailing Address:1306 E College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201
Telephone:505 624-6760
Tio Vivo
Taos Plaza
Taos, NM
Description:Primitive Flying Horses
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1997
Status:Partially Active
Year Built:1830s?
Type:2 rows, Portable, Suspended Swing, All Wood composition
Figures:16 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Musicians (violin & guitar) for Fiestas.
Comments:Purchased for $90 in 1937 by Ernest Martinez for Lions Club. Thought to be 100 yrs old then. Crank to electric in 50s.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Traveling carnival, Penasco, NM, Date Unknown to 1937
Taos Plaza, Taos, NM, 1937 to present
Directions/Hours:Taos Plaza at intersection of US 64, NM 522 and NM 68. Operates during Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana on the last weekend in July.
Mailing Address:Box 4585, Taos, NM, 87571

New York


New York State Museum
Albany, NY
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1915
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:32 Jumping Horses, 4 Standing Horses, 4 Menagerie Animals (2 Deer, 2 Donkeys), 1 chariot, 2 Tubs
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 125
Comments:Recently restored. Two chariots and one spinning tub are on the machine. Horses are Dare and include four Dare menagerie animals.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Carnival, Wellsville, NY, 1916 to 1930
Unknown, Olcott Beach, NY, 1931 to 1932
Olivecrest Amusement Park, Cuba, NY, 1932 to 2001
NYSM (Storage), Albany, NY, 1975 to 2001
Albany, NY, 2001, present to Unknown
Directions/Hours:The New York State Museum is located in downtown Albany, New York. Open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Admission is free.
Mailing Address:Rm 3023, Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY, 12230
Telephone:518-474-5877
Web Site:www.nysm.nysed.gov
Recreation Park
Binghamton, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1999
Status:Active
Year Built:1925
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:60 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 146-B (orig)
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1992
Comments:Building updated 1997-98. Donated by Lillian Sweet, daughter of George F. Johnson (1 of 6 given by GFJ with the stipulation that ride was free.
History:Recreation Park, Binghamton, NY, 1925 to present
Directions/Hours:Rt. 17 or I-88 to Binghamton. Exit 4S. Take connector Hwy (Rte 363) until crosses river and becomes Riverside Dr. R on Beethoven St. to park. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. FREE.
Mailing Address:Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY, 13905
Telephone:607-772-7017
Web Site:www.gobroomecounty.com/community/Carousels.php
Ross Park Zoo Carousel
Ross Park
Binghamton, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2002
Status:Active
Year Built:1920
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:60 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 146A
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1992
Comments:Donated by George F. Johnson to replace one destroyed by lightning.
History:Ross Park, Binghamton, NY, 1920 to present
Directions/Hours:Take Rt. 17 or I-88 to Exit 4S. Stay on Rte 363. Follow to 434, take Vestal Exit to 434 W. Cross State St. bridge. Take left on S. Washington. Left on Morgan to Park (Zoo). Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day. FREE.
Mailing Address:185 Park Avenue, Binghamton, NY, 13903
Telephone:607-724-5461
Web Site:www.rossparkzoo.com
B & B Carousel
Coney Island
Brooklyn, NY
Description:Mangels-Carmel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Temporary Storage
Year Built:Unk
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 14 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Bruder-conv to play BAB 66-key rolls
Notes:Operational Ring Arm
Comments:Carousel in storage (2007). Plans are for the carousel to operate once again at Coney Island. One Illions armored horse operates on the platform.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Bertrand Island, Lake Hopatcong, NJ, Date Unknown to 1932
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1932 to 2005
Storage, 2005 to present
Directions/Hours:Carousel in temporary storage.
Mailing Address:Brooklyn, NY
Jane Walentas
Brooklyn, NY
Description:PTC #61
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2008
Status:Partially Active
Model:#61
Year Built:1922
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 18 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Facade only
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Comments:Carousel has been restored. The carousel operates during special events. Plans are to operate on the Brooklyn water front.
History:Idora Park, Youngstown, OH, 1922 to 1984
storage, Brooklyn, NY, 1984 to 2007
Display, Brooklyn, NY, 2007 to present
Directions/Hours:Take the F line to York St. Located at 56 Water Street. Does not operate at regular times.
Mailing Address:One Main Street, #15 Tower, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-1039
Telephone:718-852-8076
Prospect Park Carousel
Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY
Description:Mangels-Carmel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1914-16
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 17 Standing Horses, 3 Menagerie Animals (1 Deer, 1 Giraffe, 1 Lion), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 153
Comments:2 serpent chariots wheelchair accessible. Restored in 1990.
History:Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1912 to 1952
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, 1952 to present
Directions/Hours:Driving: Belt Pkw. or Brooklyn Queens Express Way to Flatbush Ave. Enter at Parkside or Ocean Ave. Walking/Mass Transit: Q Train to Prospect Park Enter at Flatbush Ave. Open Apr-Oct Thurs – Sun & holidays. Hours vary.
Mailing Address:95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Telephone:718-282-7789
Web Site:www.prospectpark.org
Private
Buffalo, NY
Description:Illions Kiddie
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2002
Status:Temporary Storage
Year Built:Unk
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:16 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl midget
Comments:Originally from Riverside Park, Indianapolis. Purchased from Coleman, restored and run in Carousel Restaurant, Toronto, ON.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Riverside Park, Indianapolis, IN, Date Unknown to Unknown
Restaurant, Toronto, Ont, Date Unknown to Unknown
Storage, Buffalo, NY, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:Currently in storage. Had been restored in 1980.
Mailing Address:Box 193, Williamsville, NY, 14231
Telephone:716-634-3967
George W. Johnson Park
Endicott, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2002
Status:Active
Year Built:1934
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1991, Listed in the National Historical Register - 1991
Comments:New enclosure built in 1999. One of 6 Broome County carousels donated by George F. Johnson with the stipulation that they would always be free.
History:George W. Johnson Park, Endicott, NY, 1934 to present
Directions/Hours:Rte 17 to Endicott exit; McKinley Ave., left on Witherill St., right onto Oak Hill Ave. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Noon - 8pm.
Mailing Address:1009 E Main Street, Endicott, NY, 13760
Telephone:607-757-2429
Web Site:www.gobroomecounty.com/community/Carousels.php
West Endicott Park
Endicott, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Year Built:1929
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:34 Jumping Horses, 2 Menagerie Animals (1 Dog, 1 Pig), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Comments:George F. Johnson ordered carousel in spring of 1929. Equipment in place June 1929. One of 6 Broome County carousels given by George F. Johnson provided that everyone could ride free.
History:West Endicott Park, Endicott, NY, 1929 to present
Directions/Hours:From Rte 17 W or E - exit 67 to Rte 26 N (Endicott). Exit onto Rte 17C E. Stay on 17C thru 5 traffic lights. At 5th light, turn rt. on Page Ave one block beyond RR track. Turn L. on to Maple St. Open Mem Day-Labor Day Noon - 8 pm.
Mailing Address:3111 E Main St., Endwell, NY, 13760
Telephone:607-786-2970
Web Site:www.townofunion.com
Highland Park
Endwell, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Year Built:1925
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:34 Jumping Horses, 2 Menagerie Animals (1 Dog, 1 Pig), 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Comments:One of 6 Broome County carousels given by George F. Johnson-provided that everyone could ride Free. Stenciled sweeps. Horses restored 2004.
History:En-Joie Park, Endicott, NY, 1925 to 1967
Highland Park, Endwell, NY, 1967 to present
Directions/Hours:From Rte 17 W.-exit 69 to Rte 17C. Follow to Hooper Rd. From Rte 17 E.-exit 67 to Rte 26 N. (Endicott). Exit on Rte 17C-West to Hooper Rd. Take Hooper thru 5 lights. Park 2/10 mi. on Left past last light. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Noon - 8 pm.
Mailing Address:3111 E Main St., Endwell, NY, 13760
Telephone:607-786-2970
Web Site:www.townofunion.com
Nunley's Carousel
Museum Row
Garden City, NY
Description:Murphy-Stein & Goldstein
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Year Built:1910-12
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 11 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal (1 Lion), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 153
Notes:Operational Ring Arm
Comments:Carousel restored over a two year period. Installed in a new building in May 2009. Illions and Dentzel figures also on the carousel.
History:Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY, 1912 to 1939
Nunley's Amusement Park, Baldwin, NY, 1939 to 1995
Storage, Garden City, NY, 1995 to 2007
Restoration, Mansfield, OH, 2007 to 2009
Museum Row, Garden City, NY, 2009 to present
Directions/Hours:Located at Museum Row in Garden City, NY. Open year round. Closed Mondays Sept - June.
Mailing Address:Three Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530
Telephone:516-572-4111
Web Site:www.cradleofaviation.org
Northrop-Grumman Carousel
Mitchell Park
Greenport, NY
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Year Built:1920
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes:Operational Ring Arm
Comments:Located to a new all weather building in Greenport Summer of 2001. Machine in storage for many years. Used at one time for outings by the Grumman company at their picnic grounds in Calverton.
History:Traveling carnival, NY?, 1920 to 1950
Farmer's Market ?, Bethpage, NY, 1950's to 1950's
Grumman Co. Picnic Grounds, Calverton, NY, 1950's to 1995
Mitchell Park, Greenport, NY, 1995 to present
Directions/Hours:Located in downtown Greenport. Greenport is on the North Fork of Long Island. Operates daily in Summer 10am – 10pm. Weekends and school holidays in Fall and Winter. Hours vary.
Mailing Address:236 3rd Street, Greenport, NY, 11944
Telephone:613-477-2200
Web Site:www.greenport.com
C. Fred Johnson Rec. Park
Johnson City, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1999
Status:Active
Year Built:1923
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:72 Jumping Horses
Music:Band Organ: lost in floods 1935-36
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Listed in the National Historical Register
Comments:All horses w/no chariots unusual for a AH machine. Outside row nicely carved. Band organ lost in floods 1935-36. Largest of 6 Broome county carousels. Donated by George F. Johnson if always free.
History:C. Fred Johnson Rec. Park, Johnson City, NY, 1923 to present
Directions/Hours:NY 17 Exit 71 S. to CFJ Blvd. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day: 12 noon - 8 pm daily.
Mailing Address:243 Main St., Johnson City, NY, 13790
Telephone:607-797-3031
Central Park
New York, NY
Description:Stein & Goldstein
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Year Built:1908
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:52 Jumping Horses, 5 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Ruth & Sohn model 33 - converted to Wurlitzer 150 rolls
Comments:Ongoing restoration of the figures. 3rd or 4th carousel on site (1st-1872). Dedicated July 2, 1952. Building gifted by Michael Friedsam (C. B. Altman's)
History:Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1908 to 1951
Central Park, New York City, NY, 1951 to present
Directions/Hours:Enter park at 59th St. & 6th Ave. Carousel is approx 5 blocks on left of the street. Open daily Mon – Fri weather permitting during the winter. Weekend year round. Hour vary.
Mailing Address:349 West 37th St., New York, NY, 10018
Telephone:212-879-0244
Web Site:www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/carousel.html
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
North Tonawanda, NY
Description:Allan Herschell #1 Special
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:#1 Special
Year Built:1916
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 1 chariot, 1 Tub
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 125
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1985
Comments:Chariot with seated lady. Lovers' tub. Carrousel roundhouse totally rebuilt & restored. Lead horse recently returned to the carousel.
History:Springbank Park, London, ONT, 1916 to ?
Burlington Beach, Hamilton, ONT, Date Unknown to 1950's
Storage, London, ONT, 1950's to 1970's
Bill Stenning, Storage, ONT, 1970's to 1982
Herschell Carrousel Fac. Mus., No. Tonawanda, NY, 1982 to present
Directions/Hours:NYS Thruway Rt. 90 to Exit 50 (RT 290); take Exit #2 - Colvin (Rt. 425); follow 425 to Christiana; Left on Christiana, Right on Vandervoort, Right on Thompson. Open daily mid Jun – Labor Day. Open Wed – Sun, Apr - Jun & Sep – Dec. Hours vary.
Mailing Address:180 Thompson St., No. Tonawanda, NY, 14120
Telephone:716-693-1885
Web Site:www.carrouselmuseum.org
Olcott Beach Carousel Park
Olcott Beach, NY
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1928
Type:2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 3 Standing Horses, 1 chariot
Music:Band Organ: Wurl1934
Comments:Replacement AH half & half horses added during restoration. Three metal kiddie horses replace one chariot. Four vintage kiddie rides are in operation near the carousel. Wurlitzer 145-B band organ operates on occasion in a trailer.
History:Buck Lake Ranch, Buck Lake, IN, 1928 to ?
Culver Marina, Culver, IN, Date Unknown to 2002
Olcott Beach Park, Olcott, NY, 2002 to present
Directions/Hours:NY Rt. 78 N to end. Turn right at lighthouse. Memorial Day - June & Sept - Mid Oct Sat & Sun. July - Labor Day Thu – Sun. Hours vary. Private parties in season.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 308, Olcott Beach, NY, 14126
Telephone:716-778-7066
Enchanted Forest/Water Safari
Old Forge, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1930's
Type:2 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Need additional information and photos.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, Old Forge, NY, Date Unknown to present
Directions/Hours:I-90 exit 30. Rt. 12 N to Rt. 28 N to Old Forge. 1 hour N of Utica. Open mid June – Labor Day. Contact the park for hours.
Mailing Address:3183 State Rt. 28, Old Forge, NY, 13420
Telephone:315-369-6145
Web Site:www.watersafari.com
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, NY
Description:Mangels-Illions
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1990
Status:Active
Year Built:1903-08
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:64 Jumping Horses, 7 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal (1 Lion), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Bruder, plays BAB 88-key & Wurl 165 rolls
Comments:Frame, organ, chariots & 47 horses from Stubbman Carousel-Coney Island. 24 horses from Feltman's. Combined for 64-65 Worlds Fair. Need updated information.
History:Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1903 to 1964
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1908 to 1964
Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, Queens, NY, 1964 to 1965
Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, Queens, NY, 1968 to present
Directions/Hours:Take Number 7 line to 111th Street. In Corona Park (site of World's Fair) at 50th Ave & 111th St. Near Zoo. Carousel open daily in the summer.
Mailing Address:50th Ave & 111th St, Queens, NY, 11355
Telephone:718-699-4245
Forest Park
Queens, NY
Description:D.C. Muller
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1994
Status:Active
Year Built:1910
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 13 Standing Horses, 3 Menagerie Animals (1 Lion, 1 Deer, 1 Tiger), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: A. Ruth & Sohn plays WurlItzer 150 rolls
Comments:No recent update. Information is current as of 1994. One of two Muller carousels still operating. Restored 1989.
History:Lakeview Park, Dracut, MA, 1901 to 1971
Forest Park, Queens, NY, 1971 to present
Directions/Hours:Located At Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle Ave. Operates daily through Summer. Other hours of operation during Spring and Summer.
Mailing Address:Woodhaven Blvd. at West Main Dr., Queens, NY, 11385
Telephone:212-846-9428
Church of the Assumption
Redford, NY
Description:Armitage-Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Partially Active
Year Built:1890's?
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Calliope mounted on a truck
Comments:Carousel drive cable is driven by a farm tractor PTO unit.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Church of the Assumption, Redford, NY, 1920s to present
Directions/Hours:Redford is located on Route 3 between Plattsburgh and Saranac Lake. Carousel operates during Redford Picnic, third Sunday of August-noon to 6 pm.
Mailing Address:78 Clinton Street, Redford, NY, 12978
Telephone:518-293-6259
Ontario Beach Dentzel
Ontario Beach Park
Rochester, NY
Description:G.A. Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1905
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:22 Jumping Horses, 11 Standing Horses, 19 Menagerie Animals (3 Cats, 1 Deer, 1 Giraffe, 1 Goat, 1 Lion, 2 Mules, 3 Ostriches, 3 Pigs, 3 Rabbits, 1 Tiger), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1987 Stinson w/MIDI
Notes: Still In Original Location
Comments:Carousel in original location. Two level platform. The only remaining ride from the Ontario Beach Amusement Park-Coney Island of W. New York.
History:Ontario Beach Park, Rochester, NY, 1905 to present
Directions/Hours:NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit 46 (Rochester). Take 490 to 590 N. Take 104W to Lake Ave. North on Lake Ave. to the beach. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day with varying hours of operation.
Mailing Address:177 Reservoir Ave., Rochester, NY, 14607
Telephone:585-865-2831
Web Site:www.monroecounty.gov/parks-ontariobeach.php
The Elaine Wilson Carousel
Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1918
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 3 Standing Horses, 1 chariot, 1 Tub
Music:Band Organ: Stinson special occasions CD other times
Comments:Restored in 1995 after 25 years storage. The carousel has a mixture of AH, H-S and Spillman Engineering figures on the platform. The chariot is a new carving.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Storage, Gant, AL, 1968 to 1993
Restoration, Tampa, FL, 1993 to 1996
Strong Museum, Rochester, NY, 1996 to present
Directions/Hours:Museum is located in Downtown Rochester. Call for directions. Open year round. Hours vary.
Mailing Address:One Manattan Square, Rochester, NY, 14607
Telephone:585-263-2700
Web Site:www.strongmuseum.org
Rye Playland
Rye, NY
Description:Prior & Church Racing Derby
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:Racing Derby
Year Built:1927
Type:4 rows, Park, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:56 Jumping Horses
Music:No Band Organ:
Notes: Still In Original Location, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Listed in the National Historical Register
Comments:One of 2 racing derby machines operating in U.S. The only one with Illions carved horses. Building is original. Restored 1986 by L. McGowan & B. Finkenstein.
History:Rye Playland Park, Rye, NY, 1928 to present
Directions/Hours:Take exit 19 off of I-95 (Rye Playland). Operating hours vary.
Mailing Address:Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
Telephone:914-813-7010
Web Site:www.ryeplayland.org
Rye Playland
Rye, NY
Description:Mangels-Carmel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1915
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:48 Jumping Horses, 18 Standing Horses, 3 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Welte w/Gavioli façade. Plays Wurl 165 & B.A.B. rolls
Notes: Listed in the National Historical Register - 1987
Comments:May have been special order (3 chariots-complex ornaments). Park is one of 1st planned parks. Owned by Westchester Co.
History:Savin Rock, New Haven, CT, 1915 to 1929
Rye Playland Park, Rye, NY, 1929 to present
Directions/Hours:Take exit 19 off of I-95 (Rye Playland). Operating hours vary.
Mailing Address:Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
Telephone:914-813-7010
Web Site:www.ryeplayland.org
Congress Park
Saratoga Springs, NY
Description:Illions
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1904
Type:2 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Purchased by city in 1987. Recently restored.
History:Forest Park, Ballston Lake, NY, 1904 to 1930
Round Lake, Ballston Lake, NY, 1932 to 1943
Kaydeross Park, Saratoga Springs, NY, 1943 to 1987
Storage, Saratoga Springs, NY, 1987 to 2001
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, NY, 2001 to present
Directions/Hours:Purchased by city in 1987. Recently restored and operates in new building.
Mailing Address:5 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Telephone:518-587-3550
Web Site:www.saratoga.org
Storage
Saugerties, NY
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Temporary Storage
Year Built:1930's
Type:2 rows, Portable, MIXTURE
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 1 chariot
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Need additional information for census.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Beachview Center, Saugerties, NY, Date Unknown to 2007
Storage, Saugerties, NY, 2007 to present
Directions/Hours:Carousel is in storage with plans to operate in the Saugerties, NY area.
Mailing Address:Saugerties, NY, 12477
Schenevus Park
Schenevus, NY
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Partially Active
Model:track #409
Year Built:1906?
Type:2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1906 North Tonawanda
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Listed in the National Historical Register, Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 1999
Comments:Purchased in 1949 for $1000. Band organ added in 2007. Painted canvas decoration inside the platform. SN 409. Rocking style horses with inner row of 16 benches facing outward.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Schenevus Park, Schenevus, NY, 1949 to present
Directions/Hours:Operates each year the third full weekend in July for Schenevus Fireman's' Carnival. - Contact Fire Dept for details.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 31, Schenevus, NY, 12155
Telephone:607-638-5656
Carousel Center
Syracuse, NY
Description:PTC #18
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:#18
Year Built:1909
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:42 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Artizan playing Wurl 150 rolls-dup spool. N. Tonawanda façade
Comments:AKA PTC #78R (refurbished in 1920s). Last reopening in 1990 was after 2 1/2 yr restoration to 1909 style.
History:Unknown, Louisville, KY, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Worcester, MA, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Erie, PA, Date Unknown to Unknown
Long Branch Amus. Pk., Syracuse, NY, 1926 to 1941
Roseland Amus. Pk., Canandaigua, NY, 1941 to 1985
Carousel Center Mall, Syracuse, NY, 1990 to present
Directions/Hours:Take I-81 to Exit 23, Hiawatha Blvd. Follow signs to Carousel Center. Carousel is on 2nd floor. Carousel open daily.
Mailing Address:9090 Carousel Center Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13290
Telephone:315-466-7000
Web Site:www.carouselcenter.com
Heckscher Carousel
Hempstead Lake State Park
W. Hempstead, NY
Description:Illions
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2005
Status:Active
Year Built:c.1914
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Recorded music
Comments:Portable 'Monarch II’ Illions horses-Mangels frame. Donated to Hempstead Lake by Philanthropist A. Heckscher-1931. Restored 2004-Bldg renovated-2005. 4 horses not orig. to the platform. 2 Illions from Willow Grove Pk., Phila., PA & 2 new carvings.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Hempstead Lake State Park, W. Hempstead, NY, 1931 to present
Directions/Hours:Southern State Parkway to Exit 18. Right to Parking Field #1. In North end of parking field. Carousel operates during summer season. Call for hours.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 66, W. Hempstead, NY, 11552
Telephone:516-766-1029

North Carolina


Burlington City Park
Burlington, NC
Description:Dentzel
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Model:menagerie
Year Built:1906-10
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:16 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 20 Menagerie Animals (1 Lion, 1 Tiger, 1 Giraffe, 1 Deer, 4 Cats, 4 Ostriches, 4 Pigs, 4 Rabbits), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Stinson- 1985 not operational
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places - 1985
Comments:Restored 1981-83. Animals may be older - 1912-1914.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Locust Point, Oak Harbor, OH, Date Unknown to 1924
Forest Park, Genoa, OH, 1924 to 1948
Burlington City Park, Burlington, NC, 1948 to present
Directions/Hours:From I-40/85 exit #143 (NC 62) becomes Church St. North to park entrance at corner of Main & Church Streets. Open from Easter to October 31. Closed Mon. Tue-Fri 1-8pm; Sat 11am-9pm;Sun1-7pm. Closed in Winter.
Mailing Address:Main & Church St., Burlington, NC, 27215
Telephone:336-222-5030
Carowinds
Charlotte, NC
Description:PTC #67
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#67
Year Built:1923
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:48 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Four row machine. Outside row are jumpers. Inside row are small standers. Chariots with Columbia theme, cherubs, flowers, and lady. Some horses by Zalar-some with shields. 68' platform.
History:Pleasure Park, Evansville, IN, 1923 to 1936
Mesker Park, Evansville, IN, 1936 to 1973
Paramount's Carowinds, Charlotte, NC, 1973 to present
Directions/Hours:I-77, exit 90. Located on NC/SC border. Open weekends: Mar - June and Mid Aug - Oct; 7 days/wk: June - Mid Aug. Call 800-888-4FUN for details.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 410289, Charlotte, NC, 28241-0289
Telephone:800 888-4386
Web Site:www2.cedarfair.com/carowinds
Chavis Park
Raleigh, NC
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Model:#2 Special
Year Built:c.1920-25
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 4 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1924 Wurl 146-A
Comments:Chariots: Restored to orig. colors. One with 2 seats (bathing beauty) - 1 with 1 seat.
History:Carnival, NC, Date Unknown to 1937
Chavis Park, Raleigh, NC, 1937 to present
Directions/Hours:Chavis Park is located at 840 Holmes Ave on the East side of downtown Raleigh at intersection of Lenoir St. & Holmes Ave. Open May - September.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC, 27602
Telephone:919-831-6203
Pullen Park
Raleigh, NC
Description:Dentzel #106
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:Active
Model:#106
Year Built:1912
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:19 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 23 Menagerie Animals (4 Cats, 1 Deer, 1 Mule, 4 Ostriches, 4 Pigs, 4 Rabbits, 2 Giraffes, 1 Tiger, 1 Lion, 1 Goat), 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1924 Wurl 125
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Comments:2 LP 3 bench chariots. Original paint conserved beneath new. Extensive restoration.
History:Bloomsbury Park, Raleigh, NC, 1912 to 1921
Pullen Park, Raleigh, NC, 1921 to present
Directions/Hours:Go East on Western Blvd.; left at Ashe Ave. Park at intersection of Ashe & Western (520 Ashe - E. side of NC State campus). Open daily 1st Mon. in April - Oct 31. Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. in March & Nov.
Mailing Address:520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Telephone:919-831-6468
Sunset Park
Rocky Mount, NC
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1920's
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Carousel is only operating two rows of horses as of 2007. A miniature train also operates near the carousel.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Rocky Mount, NC, 1952 to present
Directions/Hours:Located off Sunset Ave. on Taylor St. and River Dr. beside Tar River. Contact the park for hours of operation.
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1180, Rocky Mount, NC, 27802
Telephone:252-972-1151
City Park Carousel
Shelby City Park
Shelby, NC
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1920's
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:32 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: 1923 Artizan/Wurlitzer A-2
Notes: Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 2007
Comments:Purchased 11-11-51 by J.E. Strates & Dr.J.S. Dorton for $6500 for city. Oper. in park 1952-84. Looff lion, elephant & 2 Spillman dogs added date unk. Lion & elephant displayed. Chariots & 3 horses are new carvings by Caldwell & Forney. Reopened in 98.
History:Original Location Unknown, Unknown carnival, Date Unknown to Unknown
Atomic Rides & Amusements, Charleston, SC, Date Unknown to 1951
Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC, 1952 to present
Directions/Hours:From Charlotte via I-85 exit 10B to US 74W to Shelby. Bus. US74 W to Lafayette (150N) to Sumter, left on Sumter, 8 miles to Dorton Dr. Right on Dorton Dr. at Park. Summer Tue-Fri 10am-1pm & 5pm-8pm; weekend 1pm -6pm. Other times vary. Open year-round.
Mailing Address:C/O Parks & Recreation, Box 207, Shelby, NC, 28151-0207
Telephone:704-484-6811
Web Site:www.cityofshelby.com/parks

North Dakota


Diederich Carousel
Red River Zoo
Fargo, ND
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Year Built:1928
Type:3 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ: Tapes
Comments:Carousel has been restored. A new all-weather building has been constructed. New deck-metal replaces wood platforms.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Storage, Private, OH, 1983 to 1985
Huckleberry's Buffet, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1985 to 1995
Fargo Zoo, Fargo, ND, 1995 to present
Directions/Hours:Take exit 348 off I-94, go south on 45th St. one block, turn left on 21st Ave. Follow signs one block. Zoo open daily with Winter season Fri-Sun. Carousel is available year round.
Mailing Address:4220 21st Avenue SW, Fargo, ND, 58104
Telephone:701-277-9240
Web Site:www.redriverzoo.org
Prairie Rose Carousel
Chahinkapa Zoo
Wahpeton, ND
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1926
Type:2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Johnson Organ Co #125
Comments:Newly restored in climate controlled carousel pavilion.
History:Lee Funland, Upstate, NY, 1926 to 1954
Storage, Pelican Rapids, MN, 1974 to 1988
Chahinkapa Zoo, Wahpeton, ND, 1988 to present
Directions/Hours:From State Hwy 13-E, north on 1st St. N Follow signs to Zoo. Carousel in center of park, located on W Bank of Red River of the North. Operates late April – Oct., holidays and special events. Contact zoo for more information.
Mailing Address:1900 N 4th Street, Wahpeton, ND, 58075
Telephone:701-642-8709
Web Site:www.chahinkapazoo.com

Ohio


Euclid Beach Carousel
Cleveland, OH
Description:PTC #19
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2004
Status:IN RESTO
Model:#19
Year Built:1910
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:40 Jumping Horses, 14 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Carousel is under restoration waiting for a new location in downtown Cleveland, OH.
History:Euclid Beach Park, Cleveland, OH, 1910 to 1969
Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 1970 to 1997
Storage, Cleveland, OH, 1997 to present
Directions/Hours:Under restoration at this time.
Mailing Address:1114 Hollyrood Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870
Telephone:419-625-6333
King's Island
Kings Island, OH
Description:PTC #79
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Model:#79
Year Built:1926
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:28 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 157
Comments:Three PTC signature horses on platform
History:Coney Island Park, Cincinnati, OH, 1926 to 1971
Paramount's Kings Island, Kings Island, OH, 1971 to present
Directions/Hours:I-71, 20 miles north of Cincinnati. Open daily from Memorial Day - Labor Day. Special weekends Spring and Fall.
Mailing Address:6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH, 45034-0901
Telephone:513-754-5700
Web Site:www3.cedarfair.com/kingsisland
MSU Carousel
Carousel Concepts
Marion, OH
Description:Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:1999
Status:Active
Year Built:1916-17
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:30 Jumping Horses, 6 Menagerie Animals (2 Zebras, 1 Pig, 2 Roosters, 1 Dog), 1 chariot, 1 Tub
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Punch & Judy Chariot. Lover's tub.
History:Lakeside Park, Flint, MI, Date Unknown to ?
Crystal Lake, Crystal, MI, 1938 to 1970
Private ownership, Crystal, MI, 1970 to 1979
MSU, East Lansing, MI, 1979 to 1984
Autoworld, Flint, MI, 1984 to 1995
Carousel Concepts, Marion, OH, 1995 to present
Directions/Hours:This machine is owned by MSU and is operating at Carousel Concepts until museum space is available.
Mailing Address:2209 Marion-Waldo Rd, Marion, OH, 43302
Telephone:740-389-9755
Tuscora Park
New Philadelphia, OH
Description:Spillman Engineering
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Year Built:1925
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 153 -1928
Comments:Restored 1976 and again in the 1980's. Located at Tuscora Park is a 1920's C. W. Parker wheel and several kiddie rides.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia, OH, 1940s to present
Directions/Hours:I-77 Exit 81 Rt. 39 E into New Philadelphia about 2 miles. Left on S Broadway at courthouse. One mile to park. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. Mon - Thu 5pm - 9:30pm; F-S-S 12noon - 9:30pm. Some weekends in Fall.
Mailing Address:161 Tuscora Ave., NW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663
Telephone:330-343-4644
Web Site:www.tuscora.park.net
Grand Carousel
Columbus Zoo
Powell, OH
Description:Mangels-Illions
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2007
Status:Active
Year Built:1914
Type:3 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:52 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 153 special.
Notes: Received the NCA Historical Carousel Award - 2006
Comments:Horses go up & down and sideways in slots. Restored and opened in new building summer of 2000
History:Olentangy Park, Columbus, OH, 1914 to 1946
Wyandot Lake Amus. Pk., Powell, OH, 1946 to 1999
Columbus Zoo, Powell, OH, 1999 to present
Directions/Hours:US 33 (Riverside Drive) to SR 257 (Dublin) SR 257 (continues Riverside Drive) 4 miles to zoo. Open 365 days. Admission to zoo plus $1.00 a ride for the carousel
Mailing Address:9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH, 43065
Telephone:614-645-3550
Web Site:www.columbuszoo.org
Kimberly's Carousel
Put-In-Bay, OH
Description:Allan Herschell
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2002
Status:Active
Year Built:1917
Type:3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures:29 Jumping Horses, 8 Menagerie Animals (2 Roosters, 1 Pig, 2 Dogs, 1 Zebra, 1 Fish, 1 Cow), 1 chariot, 1 Tub
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 146A
Comments:One lovers' tub. One chariot.
History:Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Unknown, Buffalo, NY, Date Unknown to 1979
Kimberly's Carousel, Put-In-Bay, OH, 1979 to present
Directions/Hours:Located on South Bass Island, Village of Put-In-Bay. Accessible by boat/air. Carousel open mid-June through mid-September 11 am - 8 pm.
Mailing Address:165 Delaware Ave., Put-In-Bay, OH, 43456
Telephone:419-285-4741
Midway Carousel
Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
Description:D.C. Muller
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2010
Status:Active
Model:pit machine
Year Built:1912
Type:4 rows, Park, All Wood composition
Figures:60 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 153
Notes: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Comments:Moved in 1994 to new location at main park entrance. New pavilion. One of two D.C. Muller machines still in operation. Pit machine-57’ diameter. The outside row jumpers are stationary.
History:Hurley's Hurdlers, Revere Beach, MA, 1912 to ?
Unknown, Nantasket Beach, MA, Date Unknown to 1946
Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, 1945 to present
Directions/Hours:Exit 7 off Ohio Turnpike to 250 North. Two miles from junction of 250 & 6. Open every day mid-May to Labor Day. Bonus weekends thru October.
Mailing Address:One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259
Telephone:419-627-2350
Web Site:www.cedarpoint.com
Cedar Downs
Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
Description:Prior & Church Racing Derby
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2006
Status:Active
Model:Racing Derby
Year Built:1921
Type:4 rows, Park, Track, All Wood composition
Figures:64 Jumping Horses
Music:No Band Organ:
Comments:Horses 2-seated Williams Amusement Device Co. carvings. Largest size (93'). Eccentric drive creates back-and-forth motion of horses. Restored 1980. Carousel is located on the Midway.
History:Euclid Beach Park, Cleveland, OH, 1921 to 1965
Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, 1965 to present
Directions/Hours:Exit 7 off Ohio Turnpike to 250 North. Two miles from junction of 250 & 6. Open every day mid-May to Labor Day. Bonus weekends thru October.
Mailing Address:One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259
Telephone:419-627-2350
Web Site:www.cedarpoint.com