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Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
Holyoke Heritage State Park
Holyoke, MA
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| Carousel Name: | Holyoke Merry-Go-Round |
| Park: | Holyoke Heritage State Park |
| Description: | PTC #80 |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2016 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #80 |
| Year Built: | 1929 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 28 Jumping Horses, 20 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Artizan C-2/Wurl 150 rolls |
| Notes: | Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2018 |
| Comments: | Exceptionally well-carved horses. Some horses exhibit carving detail seen on D. C. Müller & Bro. figs. Orig. paintings on rounding boards & panels. Orig. Auchy drive w/electric motor. Friends of Holyoke became owners 3-2-1990 w/purchase price $850K. |
| History: | Mountain Park, Holyoke, MA, 1929 to 1987
Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA, 1993 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Take I-91, Exit 16 to Appleton St. Follow signs to park. Open weekends from Sept-June; Tues-Sun during July-Labor Day. Other hours during school vacations. Open holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Day. |
| Mailing Address: | 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA, 01040-5714 |
| Telephone: | 413-538-9838 |
| Website: | www.holyokemerrygoround.org |
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