Geauga Lake
Aurora, OH |
| Illions Supreme | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| Supreme | |
| 1926 | |
| 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 64 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| Band Organ: Stinson | |
| B/O lost in fire '52. M.C. Illions-carved organ facade. Horses have many high-swept manes. | |
| 1926 U.S.Sesquicentennial, Philadelphia, PA, 1926 to 1926 Unknown, Birmingham, AL, 1926 to 1937 Geauga Lake, Aurora, OH, 1937 to present | |
| Geauga Lake is located on Aurora Rd. (Rte 43), nine miles north of Ohio Turnpike, Exit 13. Operating hours vary. | |
| 1060 N. Aurora Road, Aurora, OH, 44202 | |
| 330-562-7131 | |
| www.geaugalake.com |
Euclid Beach Carousel
STORAGE Cleveland, OH |
| PTC #19 | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| IN RESTO - 2004 | |
| #19 | |
| 1910 | |
| 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 40 Jumping Horses, 14 Standing Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Carousel is under restoration waiting for a new location in downtown Cleveland, OH. | |
| Euclid Beach Park, Cleveland, OH, 1910 to 1969 Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 1970 to 1997 Storage, Cleveland, OH, 1997 to present | |
| Under restoration at this time. | |
| 1114 Hollyrood Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870 | |
| 419-625-6333 |
Paramount's Kings Island
Kings Island, OH |
| PTC #79 | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 1999 | |
| #79 | |
| 1926 | |
| 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 28 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots | |
| Band Organ: Wurl 157 | |
| Three PTC signature horses on platform | |
| Coney Island Park, Cincinnati, OH, 1926 to 1971 Paramount's Kings Island, Kings Island, OH, 1971 to present | |
| I-71, 20 miles north of Cincinnati. Open daily from Memorial Day - Labor Day. Specail weekends Spring and Fall. | |
| 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH, 45034 | |
| 513-754-5700 |
MSU Carousel
Carousel Concepts Marion, OH |
| Herschell-Spillman | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 1999 | |
| 1916-17 | |
| 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition | |
| 30 Jumping Horses, 1 chariot, 1 Tub (2 Zebras, 1 Pig, 2 Roosters, 1 Dog) | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Punch & Judy Chariot. Lover's tub. | |
| 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 | |
| This machine is owned by MSU and is operating at Carousel Concepts until museum space is available. | |
| 2209 Marion-Waldo Rd, Marion, OH, 43302 | |
| 740-389-9755 |
Tuscora Park
New Philadelphia, OH |
| Spillman | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2002 | |
| 1925 | |
| 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition | |
| 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| Band Organ: Wurl 153 -1928 | |
| Restored 1976. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia, OH, 1970s to present | |
| Open Memorial Day - Labor Day M-Th 5pm - 9:30pm; F-S-S 12noon - 9:30pm. Some weekends in Fall. | |
| 161 Tuscora Ave., NW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663 | |
| 330-343-4644 |
Grand Carousel
Columbus Zoo Powell, OH |
| Mangels-Illions | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| 1914 | |
| 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 52 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| Band Organ: Wurl 153 special. | |
| Horses go up & down and sideways in slots. Restored and opened in new building summer of 2000 | |
| Olentangy Park, Columbus, OH, 1914 to 1946 Wyandot Lake Amus Pk, Powell, OH, 1946 to 1999 Columbus Zoo, Powell, OH, 1999 to present | |
| 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 | |
| 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH, 43065 | |
| 614-645-3400 |
Kimberly's Carousel
Put-In-Bay, OH |
| Allan Herschell | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2002 | |
| 1917 | |
| 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition | |
| 29 Jumping Horses, 8 Menagerie Animals, 1 chariot, 1 Tub (2 Roosters, 1 Pig, 2 Dogs, 1 Zebra, 1 Fish, 1 Cow) | |
| Band Organ: Wurl 146A | |
| One lovers' tub. One chariot. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Unknown, Buffalo, NY, Date Unknown to 1979 Kimberly's Carousel, Put-In-Bay, OH, 1979 to present | |
| Located on South Bass Island, Village of Put-In-Bay. Accessable by boat/air. Carousel open mid-June through mid-September 11 am - 8 pm. | |
| 165 Delaware Ave., Put-In-Bay, OH, 43456 | |
| 419-285-4741 |
Kiddy Kingdom Carrousel
Cedar Point Sandusky, OH |
| Dentzel | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| menagerie | |
| c.1921 | |
| 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 27 Jumping Horses, 14 Standing Horses, 11 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots (2 Bears, 1 Lion, 1 Mule, 2 Ostriches, 4 Rabbits, 1 Tiger) | |
| Band Organ: Wurl facade-Stinson? organ | |
| Daniel Muller commissioned to adorn horses and add decorative ornaments to some of the figures. Restored 1981. Carousel is located in Kiddy Kingdom. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Hunting Park-Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, Date Unknown to 1968 Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, 1968 to present | |
| Exit 7 off Ohio Turnpike to 250 North. Two miles from jucntion of 250 & 6. Open every day mid-May to Labor Day. Bonus weekends thru October. | |
| One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259 | |
| 419-627-2395 | |
| www.cedarpoint.com |
Midway Carrousel
Cedar Point Sandusky, OH |
| D.C. Muller | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| pit machine | |
| 1912 | |
| 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 48 Jumping Horses, 12 Standing Horses, 4 chariots | |
| Band Organ: Wurl 153 | |
| Listed in the National Register of Historic Places | |
| Pit machine-57' dia. Moved in 1994 to new location at main park entrance. New pavillion. One of two D.C. Muller machines still in operation. | |
| Hurley's Hurdlers, Revere Beach, MA, 1912 to ? Unknown, Nantasket Beach, MA, Date Unknown to 1945 Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, 1945 to present | |
| Exit 7 off Ohio Turnpike to 250 North. Two miles from jucntion of 250 & 6. Open every day mid-May to Labor Day. Bonus weekends thru October. | |
| One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259 | |
| 419-627-2395 | |
| www.cedarpoint.com |
Cedar Downs
Cedar Point Sandusky, OH |
| Prior & Church Racing Derby | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| Racing derby | |
| 1921 | |
| 4 rows, Park, Track, All Wood composition | |
| 64 Jumping Horses | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Horses 2-seated. Largest size (93'). Eccentric drive creates back-and-forth motion of horses. Restored 1980. Carousel is located on the Midway. | |
| Euclid Beach Park, Cleveland, OH, 1921 to 1965 Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, 1965 to present | |
| Exit 7 off Ohio Turnpike to 250 North. Two miles from jucntion of 250 & 6. Open every day mid-May to Labor Day. Bonus weekends thru October. | |
| One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259 | |
| 419-627-2395 | |
| www.cedarpoint.com |
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Sandusky, OH |
| Mangels Children's Carousel | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| DISPLAY - 2004 | |
| 1910? | |
| 1 rows, Children's Carousel, Stationary, Metal composition | |
| 8 Standing Horses | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Small truck mounted carousel. Display only. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky, OH, Date Unknown to present | |
| Museum is located at West Washington & Jackson Streets in downtown Sandusky. Open year-round: Jan-Feb, weekends only; Mar-Mem.Day, W-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Mem.Day-Labor Day, M-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Labor Day-Jan 1, W-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5. | |
| 301 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870-2621 | |
| 419-626-6111 | |
| www.merrygoroundmuseum.org |
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Sandusky, OH |
| Allan Herschell | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| 1939 | |
| 3 rows, Portable, MIXTURE | |
| 27 Jumping Horses, 3 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots (1 Pig, 1 Mule, 1 Ostrich) | |
| Band Organ: Wurl 105 | |
| Original horses missing when carousel was purchased. Uses mix of figures on loan and ones owned by the museum. Museum has continuous running exhibits of carousel figures. Museum in a former Post Office building. Building is listed on NRHP. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Historic Amus. Found., Indianapolis, IN, Date Unknown to 1992 Merry-go-round Museum, Sandusky, OH, 1992 to present | |
| Museum is located at West Washington & Jackson Streets in downtown Sandusky. Open year-round: Jan-Feb, weekends only; Mar-Mem.Day, W-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Mem.Day-Labor Day, M-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Labor Day-Jan 1, W-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5. | |
| 301 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870-2621 | |
| 419-626-6111 | |
| www.merrygoroundmuseum.org |
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Sandusky, OH |
| circa 1919 Chilldren's Carousel | |
| Classic Wood Carousel | |
| DISPLAY - 2004 | |
| Children's Carousel | |
| 1919 | |
| 2 rows, Portable, Stationary, MIXTURE | |
| 1 Jumping Horse, 2 Standing Horses, 10 Menagerie Animals, 1 chariot (MISC FIGS AND VEHICLES) | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Manufactured possibly by Bayol hinted by wood carving; overall suggests Devos. Carousel is partially displayed and does not operate. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Unknown, Unknown, Date Unknown to 1989 Storage, 1989 to ? Merry-go-round Museum, Sandusky, OH, Date Unknown to present | |
| Museum is located at West Washington & Jackson Streets in downtown Sandusky. Open year-round: Jan-Feb, weekends only; Mar-Mem.Day, W-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Mem.Day-Labor Day, M-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Labor Day-Jan 1, W-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5. | |
| 301 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870-2621 | |
| 419-626-6111 | |
| www.merrygoroundmuseum.org |
Geauga Lake
Aurora, OH |
| Allan Herschell Kiddie | |
| Classic Metal Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| Kiddie metal | |
| Unk | |
| 2 rows, Portable, Metal composition | |
| 20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Classic Mangels Kiddie Carousel | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Geauga Lake, Aurora, OH, Date Unknown to present | |
| Geauga Lake is located on Aurora Rd. (Rte 43), nine miles north of Ohio Turnpike, Exit 13. Operating hours vary. | |
| 1060 N. Aurora Road, Aurora, OH, 44202 | |
| 330-562-7131 | |
| www.geaugalake.com |
Memphis Kiddie Park
Cleveland, OH |
| Allan Herschell | |
| Classic Metal Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| 1950 | |
| 3 rows, Portable, Metal composition | |
| 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Nice traditional Kiddie Park in operation since 1952. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Memphis Kiddie Park, Cleveland, OH, 1952 to present | |
| Exit I-480 at Tiedeman, go north to Memphis or I-71 at W130 & Bellaire, take Bellaire to Memphis. April - September 10am - 9pm. | |
| 10340 Memphis Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44144 | |
| 216-941-5995 | |
| www.memphiskiddiepark.com |
Pera Carousel
Erieview Park Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH |
| Allan Herschell | |
| Classic Metal Carousel | |
| Active - 2002 | |
| 1957 | |
| 3 rows, Portable, Metal composition | |
| 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: Tapes | |
| Still In Original Location | |
| Operates in a small amusement park along Lake Erie. A very nice park with many vintage rides | |
| Geneva-on-the-Lake, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH, 1957 to present | |
| I-90 to exit 218, route 534. North on route 534 for about 5 miles. Carousel is located lakeside. Park open daily from Memorial Day - Labor Day. | |
| P.O. Box 310, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH, 44041-0310 | |
| 440-466-8650 |
Americana Amusement Park
Middletown, OH |
| Mangels Kiddie | |
| Classic Metal Carousel | |
| Active - 1999 | |
| 1940's? | |
| 3 rows, Kiddie, Metal composition | |
| 16 Jumping Horses, 8 Standing Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Excellent example of a Mangels kiddie carousel. Typical configuration of 2 outside rows of jumpers and inner row of stationary horses. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Americana Amusement Park, Middletown, OH, Date Unknown to present | |
| Park located at 5757 Middletown-Hamilton Rd, Middletown, OH. Unknown status of park. | |
| 5757 Middletown-Hamilton Rd, Middletown, OH, 45044 | |
| 513-539-9206 |
Strickler's Grove
Ross, OH |
| Allan Herschell | |
| Classic Metal Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| 1950's | |
| 3 rows, Portable, Metal composition | |
| 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Small park with many vintage rides. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Strickler's Grove, Ross, OH, Date Unknown to present | |
| Located on State Route 128 Ross, Ohio N of Cincinnati, Ohio. Private park available for rental. Open to the public twice a year: Fourth of July (featuring fireworks), and Family Day which is always the second Sunday in August. | |
| 9243 Whitebirch Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45231 | |
| 513 738-3366 | |
| www.home.fuse.net/strickersgrove |
Toledo Zoo
Toledo, OH |
| Allan Herschell | |
| Classic Metal Carousel | |
| Active - 2005 | |
| 1950's | |
| 3 rows, Portable, Metal composition | |
| 30 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| Nice example of a mid 1950 AH portable carousel. | |
| Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH, Date Unknown to present | |
| The Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Contact the zoo for directions. | |
| P.O. Box 140130 Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614 | |
| www.toledozoo.org |
Chapel Hill Mall
Akron, OH |
| Carousel Works | |
| New Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2002 | |
| 1994 | |
| 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 21 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots (2 Cats, 1 Tiger, 3 Bears, 1 Rabbit, 1 Stork, 1 Ostrich) | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| New machine with newly carved animals. Built and opened 1994. | |
| Chapel Hill Mall, Akron, OH, 1994 to present | |
| From Cleveland I-77 South to Rt 8 North to Howe Road East -1 mile to Bucholzer Blvd. Right & Mall on left. Open all year - Mon-Sat:10-9; Sun 12-6 (closed Easter,Thanksgiving & Christmas). | |
| 2000 Brittain Road-Suite 625, Akron, OH, 44310 | |
| 330-633-7100 |
Richland Carrousel Park
|
| Carousel Works | |
| New Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| Dentzel | |
| 1991 | |
| 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 20 Jumping Horses, 10 Standing Horses, 18 Menagerie Animals, 2 chariots (1 Goat, 1 Lion, 1 Tiger, 1 Zebra, 1 Giraffe, 4 Ostriches, 4 Cats, 4 Bears, 1 Hippocampus) | |
| Band Organ: Stinson JB66, playing 150 rolls | |
| Chariots:4 seated (2)-handicap acessible. First complete all-wooded carousel built since 1932. Took 3 yrs & $1.2 mil. | |
| Richland Carrousel Park, Mansfield, OH, 1991 to present | |
| Take I-71 to 30West to 13 South. Carousel location: 75 North Main (corner of Main & Fourth). Open year round. Mon-Sun:11 am-5 pm. Often extended hours. Call for current info: 419-522-4223. | |
| 75 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH, 44902 | |
| 419-522-4223 | |
| www.richlandcarrousel.com |
African Carousel
The Toledo Zoo Toledo, OH |
| Carousel Works | |
| New Wood Carousel | |
| Active - 2004 | |
| 2003 | |
| 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition | |
| 2 chariots (VARIOUS) | |
| No Band Organ: | |
| New carousel with various species of African Animals. | |
| The Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH, 2003 to present | |
| The Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Contact the zoo for directions. | |
| P.O. Box 140130 Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43614 | |
| 419-385-5721 | |
| www.toledozoo.org |
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