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Carousel on the National Mall
District of Columbia
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| Carousel Name: | Carousel on the National Mall |
| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2023 |
| Status: | IN RESTO |
| Year Built: | 1947 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Portable, Wood and Metal composition |
| Figures: | 57 Jumping Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal (1 Dragon), 2 chariots, 1 Tub |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Comments: | Rare 4 row Allan Herschell Co. carousel. One H-S chariot and a spinning tub. A Chance fiberglass dragon replaces one horse. Carousel is noteworthy for being Sharon Langley’s first ride on August 28, 1963 when Gwynn Oak Park was integrated. |
| History: | Gwynn Oak Park, Baltimore, MD, 1947 to 1972
Storage, 1972 to 1981
The Mall, District of Columbia, 1981 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Located outside on the Mall, east of the Castle, in front of the Arts and Industries Building on Jefferson Drive. Operates every day except Christmas weather permitting. Hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | 10200 Old Hunt Road, Vienna, VA, 22181 |
| Telephone: | 202-633-1000 |
| Website: | www.nationalcarousel.com |
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