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John Chavis Memorial Park
Raleigh, NC
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| Park: | John Chavis Memorial Park |
| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | #2 Special |
| Year Built: | c.1923 |
| Type: | 3 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 36 Jumping Horses, 4 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1924 Wurl 146-A #3668 late-style |
| Notes: | Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2015 |
| Comments: | Restored and operating in a new climate controlled building beginning in 2013. All jumping horses with four stationary kiddie horses. |
| History: | Carnival, NC, c.1923 to 1937
Chavis Park, Raleigh, NC, 1937 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Visit the website or call for directions and hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC, 27602 |
| Telephone: | 919-996-3286 |
| Website: | www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Parks/Chavis.html |
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