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Shelby City Park Carousel
Shelby City Park
Shelby, NC
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| Carousel Name: | Shelby City Park Carousel |
| Park: | Shelby City Park |
| Description: | Spillman Engineering |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2021 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1920s |
| Type: | 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 32 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1923 Artizan Style A-2 w/Wurl 125 rolls |
| Notes: | Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2007 |
| Comments: | Purchased 11-11-51 by J.E. Strates & Dr. J.S. Dorton for $6500 for city. Oper. in park 1952-84. Looff lion, elephant & 2 Spillman dogs added date unk. Lion & elephant displayed. Chariots & 3 horses are new carvings by Caldwell & Forney. Reopened in ‘98. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Unknown carnival, 1920s to ?
Atomic Rides & Amusements, Charleston, SC, Date Unknown to 1951
Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC, 1952 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | From Charlotte via I-85 exit 10B to US 74W to Shelby. Bus. US74 W to Lafayette (150N) to Sumter, left on Sumter, 8 miles to Dorton Dr. Right on Dorton Dr. at Park. Contact park or visit the website for hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | C/O Parks & Recreation, Box 207, Shelby, NC, 28151-0207 |
| Telephone: | 704-484-6821 |
| Website: | www.cityofshelby.com/parks |
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