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Elaine Wilson Carousel
The Strong / National Museum of Play
Rochester, NY
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| Carousel Name: | Elaine Wilson Carousel |
| Park: | The Strong / National Museum of Play |
| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1918 |
| Type: | 2 rows, Portable, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 20 Jumping Horses, 3 Standing Horses, 1 chariot, 1 Tub |
| Music: | Band Organ: Stinson 29 w/MIDI |
| Comments: | Restored after 25 years storage. The carousel has a mixture of AH, H-S and Spillman Engineering figures on the platform. The chariot is a new carving. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, Date Unknown to Unknown
Storage, Gant, AL, 1968 to 1993
Restoration, Tampa, FL, 1993 to 1996
Strong Museum, Rochester, NY, 1996 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Museum is located in Downtown Rochester. Visit their website or call for directions. Open year round. Hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY, 14607 |
| Telephone: | 585-263-2700 |
| Website: | www.museumofplay.org/exhibits/carousel-train |
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