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Crescent Park Carousel
Crescent Park
Riverside, RI
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| Carousel Name: | Crescent Park Carousel |
| Park: | Crescent Park |
| Description: | Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1895 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 56 Jumping Horses, 5 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal (1 Camel), 4 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Ruth & Sohn Model 38 w/165 rolls |
| Notes: | Operational Ring Arm, Still in original location, Recognized as a National Historic Landmark - 1987, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1976, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 1994 |
| Comments: | Used by Looff as showcase for his work. All animals different. Two large dragon chariots and two smaller intertwined serpent chariots are on the platform. |
| History: | Crescent Park, Riverside, RI, 1895 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | I-195 East to Exit 4 (Riverside) to Veterans Memorial Parkway to Pawtucket Avenue, straight ahead to carousel 3 miles. Visit the website or call for additional information and hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | City Hall-145 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI, 02914 |
| Telephone: | 401-435-7518 |
| Website: | www.crescentparkcarousel.org |
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