Carousel Head
This detail is from Kennywood’s third carousel, which was installed in 1927. It was originally designed by William Dentzel for Philadelphia’s sesquicentennial in 1926, but was not completed in time. Since the first two carousels were three-row models, and the Dentzel one was four row, a new pavilion had to be built to accommodate it. The original carousel building became a refreshment stand, which still exists in the park.
In 1976, the carousel was completely restored, all 72 horses, tigers, lions and chariots. Helping out in the project were art students from Carnegie Mellon. One year later, in its 50th year, it was designated a historic landmark.
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rgp215, Hoffmann, My Karinski, mailgirl333, and 17 other people added this photo to their favorites.
42n81 > Anti-Inanity (71 months ago | reply)
i doubt his motives
musicmuse_ca (71 months ago | reply)
A beautiful detail. I just love these things. :)
Hryck. (71 months ago | reply)
Zippy the Pinhead?
decom (71 months ago | reply)
now, this is creepy
joey kennedy (71 months ago | reply)
spooky in a way
deatonstreet (71 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot! Nicely centered...Most things about amusement parks and carnivals are creepy, it just seems to come with the territory.
Elston's Dad (71 months ago | reply)
Pinnochio was the first movie I ever saw and it always made me slightly apprehensive about carnivals and circuses.
gun show (71 months ago | reply)
I'm going to have bad dreams about this for a long time.
its a beautiful shot though... the color and details are super fab
Hoffmann (71 months ago | reply)
Nice shot. Wow, everyone is right: that clown/jester is sort of creepy. I've never noticed that.
My Karinski (69 months ago | reply)
every summer I'd ride this carousel. Do you recall any information about the song /instruments they play on the ride?
elston (69 months ago | reply)
From an article I found online:
As the horses were resuming their posts, Gavin McDonough of Richmond, Va., made his annual trek to the park to tune the band organ. That's what plays the carousel music.
"I've been coming here almost 30 years and have been in the business for 38," he said.
The carousel's band organ is a 1924 Wurlitzer design.
"It imitates the sound of a marching band, but is more orchestral," McDonough said. "It was the most popular organ Wurlitzer built for carousels."
Spring is his busiest time of year for his specialty field. To learn the profession, McDonough apprenticed with those of Italian, German and Polish descent.
He also makes sure the music rolls are in good shape. Many are based on popular songs or marching band music of the 1920s. Because the band organ is not fully chromatic, original arrangements have to be adapted, McDonough explained.
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Since it's one of the most popular Wurlitzer organs, I would imagine this CD would fit the bill.
mauricioandre00 (38 months ago | reply)
Lovely imagen.!!
Thank you so much.
MAURICIO
Tao of jonathon (33 months ago | reply)
The restoration is nice, the photograph reveals it.