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Van Andel Museum Center
Grand Rapids, MI
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| 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 |
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