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Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park
Colorado Springs, CO
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| Park: | Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park |
| Description: | Allan Herschell Ideal Two-Abreast |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Ideal Two-Abreast |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 20 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: 1999 Stinson, Wurl 146 (in storage) |
| Comments: | Carousel restored 1998-99 by Will Morton. Horses have metal legs. Center pole 8" hinged to base. 36' dia. at cornice. 12 sweeps Wt. Originally powered by 10 HP double-cylinder gas engine. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Possibly Chicago World's Fair, Chicago, IL, 1933 to 1933
Storage, Unknown, Unknown, 1934 to 1936?
Allan Herschell Co, North Tonawanda, NY, 1936? to 1937
Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO, 1937 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Exit 138. West on Lake Ave. Left at Broadmore Hotel. Left on Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Rd to gate. Visit the website or call the zoo for days and hours of operation. |
| Mailing Address: | 4250 Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906 |
| Telephone: | 719-633-9925 |
| Website: | www.cmzoo.org |
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