1928 Spillman Carousel - Grand Rapids Public Museum
N 42° 57.985 W 085° 40.616
16T E 607900 N 4757934
A vividly painted antique Spillman Carousel operates in the Cook Carousel Pavilion off the first floor Galleria.
Waymark Code: WMDJFH
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2012
Views: 7
Manufactured by the Spillman Engineering Company of North Tonawanda, New York in 1928, the carousel is one of only three of its style known to have been produced by the company. It revolves to the music of a Wurlitzer Model 157 band organ and offers rides year-round to Museum visitors young and old.
The carousel is made up of forty-four hand-carved, elaborately jeweled wooden horses, two chariots and six menagerie animals: a giraffe, lion, deer, goat, tiger and camel.
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
Museum admission is 8$
Hours of Operation:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9-8
Wednesday-Saturday 9-5
Sunday Noon-5
Related Website: [Web Link]
|
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.