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Albion Boro Park
Albion, PA
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| Park: | Albion Boro Park |
| Description: | U. S. Merry-Go-Round Co.? |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1886? |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 14 Jumping Horses, 8 Menagerie Animals (4 Deer, 4 Zebras), 4 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Frati & Co (storage) |
| Notes: | Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2017 |
| Comments: | Among the oldest operating carousels. One chariot built in 1991, others original. Operated at Cedar Point, OH, in 1890, 1892, 1895, 1896, and at various county fairs. Horse-powered until moved to Albion, PA. |
| History: | C. C. Boice Traveling Carousel, Wellington, OH, 1886? to 1890
Elias and Guy Smith Traveling Carousel, Penfield, OH, 1890 to 1892
Guy Smith Traveling Carousel and storage, Spencer, OH, 1892 to c.1940
Creek Vally Park, Wellington, OH, c.1945 to 1946
Albion Boro Park, Albion, PA, 1947 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Hwy 79 N. to 6N West to Albion. North on Main St. to park entrance (3rd road) to left. Open 2nd week in September Tues-Sat during the annual Fair. Other times vary. Call for more information and operating schedule. |
| Mailing Address: | 26 Smock Avenue, Albion, PA, 16401 |
| Telephone: | 814-756-3660 |
| Website: | www.albionborough.org |
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