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Midwest Old Threshers
Mt. Pleasant, IA
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| Park: | Midwest Old Threshers |
| Description: | Norman & Evans |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2022 |
| Status: | Partially Active |
| Model: | track machine |
| Year Built: | c.1894 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 24 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 125 |
| Notes: | Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2022 |
| Comments: | Steam powered. Operated at Old Threshers in 60s-70s. Sold to J. Ottaway who restored machine and operated it in Kansas. Only Norman & Evans carousel known to be in operation. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, 1894 to ?
Midwest Old Threshers, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 1960s to 1970s
Cowtown Park, Wichita, KS, 1989 to 1994
Midwest Old Threshers, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 1994 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Midwest Old Threshers grounds located in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Operates Midwest Old Threshers Reunion - 5 days, ending Labor Day and other special events. |
| Mailing Address: | 405 East Threshers Road, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641-2584 |
| Telephone: | 319-385-8937 |
| Website: | www.oldthreshers.org |
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