National Carousel Association - The Alder Creek Pioneer Association Merry-go-round

The Alder Creek Pioneer Association Merry-go-round
Wurlitzer Model 3534 Barrel Organ

© Gary Nance
Date of picture: June, 2005
This Wurlitzer Model 3534 barrel organ (sometimes called a hurdy gurdy) was included with the carousel when it was purchased in 1929.

It's a 31 key instrument that was originally hand-cranked, though a motor was added to this one at some point in time.

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