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The Looff Carousel at Slater Park
Slater Memorial Park
Pawtucket, RI
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| Carousel Name: | The Looff Carousel at Slater Park |
| Park: | Slater Memorial Park |
| Description: | Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1895 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 44 Standing Horses, 6 Menagerie Animals (1 Camel, 3 Dogs, 1 Giraffe, 1 Lion), 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1910? North Tonawanda Model 187 w/Wurl 150 rolls |
| Notes: | Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1976, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2018 |
| Comments: | Rare stationary carousel where the animals do not jump. Ongoing restoration of the carousel and building. |
| History: | Lee Funland, Unknown, NY, 1895 to 1910
Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket, RI, 1910 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | RT. 95 N or S take Newport Ave (Attleboro/Pawtucket exit) S 2.5 miles to Armistice Blvd. Left on Armistice Blvd. 1.3 mi park on right. Call for additional information and hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02860 |
| Telephone: | 401-728-0500 |
| Website: | https://www.visitrhodeisland.com/listing/looff-carousel-at-slater-park/7887/ |
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