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Story City Carousel
North Park
Story City, IA
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| Carousel Name: | Story City Carousel |
| Park: | North Park |
| Description: | Herschell-Spillman |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | menagerie |
| Year Built: | 1913 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 20 Jumping Horses, 6 Menagerie Animals (2 Dogs, 2 Pigs, 2 Roosters), 2 chariots, 1 Tub |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 105 |
| Notes: | Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1986, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2013 |
| Comments: | Two chariots including one with Uncle Sam. The carousel also has a spinning tub. Carousel bought by community in 1938. Restored in 1982 |
| History: | Carnival, IA, Date Unknown to 1938
Downtown, Story City, IA, 1938 to 1970's
North Park, Story City, IA, 1982 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Located in North Park. Visit the website or call the park for hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 602 Broad Street, Story City, IA, 50248 |
| Telephone: | 515-733-4214 |
| Website: | www.iowabeautiful.com/central-iowa-tourism/167-story-city-antique-carousel.html |
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