Antique Carousel at Windmill Island - Holland, MI
N 42° 47.866 W 086° 05.577
16T E 574174 N 4738756
This lovely piece of workmanship was imported from the Netherlands in May of 1971 and is about 100 years old.
Waymark Code: WM41N7
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2008
Views: 65
It came from Mr. Beer in Nieuwe Pekela but was formerly built and owned by the DeBoer brothers from Alteveer (Onstwedde).
The carousel is 8.5 meters wide, and 5.5 meters tall. The animal figures are all hand made. The barrel organ music is produced from paper music albums and can be played for two hours without repetition. It was well known for generations and loved by yound and old in East Groningen.
The painting on the wooden panels was restored in 2003 by local artist Lisa Freeman.
Carousel Location: Neighborhood Park
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
Admission to Windmill Island is $7.00
Hours of Operation:
9:30 am - 5:00 pm April through September
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.