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Abilene Parker
Heritage Center
Abilene, KS
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| Carousel Name: | Abilene Parker |
| Park: | Heritage Center |
| Description: | C. W. Parker |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Track-steam |
| Year Built: | 1901 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, Track, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 24 Jumping Horses, 4 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: dekleist conv to Wurl 125 rolls |
| Notes: | Recognized as a National Historic Landmark - 1987, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1987, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 1995 |
| Comments: | Only surviving C. W. Parker track machine. The carousel is located in a museum complex. |
| History: | Unknown, Traveling carnival(s), Unknown, 1901 to 1928
Jimmie Weisner, Lander, WY, 1928 to 1959
Tom Knight, Riverton, WY, 1959 to 1976
Heritage Center, Abilene, KS, 1976 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | From I-70, Abilene exit (Exit 275) South on Buckeye St., East on S.E. 3rd, South on Campbell. Contact museum or visit the website for hours or operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 412 S. Campbell Street, Abilene, KS, 67410 |
| Telephone: | 785-263-2681 |
| Website: | www.heritagecenterdk.com |
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