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by Adam G. Gertsacov SEE
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Visit the Crescent
Park Carousel Visit the Flying
Horse Carousel,
Circus music. Flying
horses. Brass rings. Laughing children. The Crescent Park
Carousel in Riverside has all of these.
Charles Looff was one of
the earliest designers of carousels. He is also considered
one of the most brilliant. Between 1870 and his death in
1918, he built more than 40 carousels throughout the United
States. His factory was located in Riverside, Rhode Island.
The Crescent Park
Carousel is Looff's most elaborate design. It was used as a
showpiece for his factory. The device has 62 hand-carved
figures including a camel, 56 jumping horses (horses that go
up and down), six standing horses, and four beautiful
chariots. Looff carved most of the figures himself. The
original band organ still plays as the horses go around, and
riders can still try to "grab the Brass Ring" to win a free
ride.
In 1986, the Looff
Carousel was designated as a National Historic landmark by
the National Park Service. In 1995, the Carousel received a
$1 million renovation, including a complete overhaul of the
machinery that makes the horses go round.
Three historic carousels
operate in Rhode Island. Two of them were built by Charles
Looff. The third (in Westerly) was built by the Charles Dare
Company, and is the oldest "flying horse" carousel still
running.
The Crescent Park
Carousel was voted the official folk arts symbol of Rhode
Island in 1985, and continues to delight children and adults
alike.
401- 435-7518 or 433-2828
Bullock's Point Ave, East Providence, RI
(401) 596-7761.
Bay St., Watch Hill, Westerly, RI
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