Parker, C. W., Four-Row Park Carousel; Also known as Jantzen Beach Merry-Go-Round, Portland, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
N 45° 36.721 W 122° 41.039
10T E 524640 N 5050989
Quick Description: The main attraction at Jantzen Beach SuperCenter, Portland, Oregon is the 1921 C. W. Parker Carousel with its hand carved horses.
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 7/7/2006 3:47:16 PM
Waymark Code: WMGNH
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member chstress53
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Jantzen Beach SuperCenter, Portland, Oregon is completely climate controlled with many fine stores. The main attraction in the mall is the 1921 C. W. Parker Carousel with its hand carved horses. Architect, builder, or engineer: Charles Wallace Parker. It is a glittering invitation to ride into the nostalgia of yesterday.

The mall is open from 10-9 Monday-Saturday and 11-6 on Sunday. The coordinates are the entrance doors to the Food Court and Carousel.

Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you are waymarking solo) and the carousel.

Street address:
Interstate 5-Jantzen Beach Exit
1492 Jantzen Beach Center
Portland, Oregon USA
97217

County / Borough / Parish: Multnomah

Year listed: 1987

Historic significance: Architecture/Engineering

Period of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Recreation/Culture

Current function: Recreation/Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 1/1/2006 To: 12/31/2006

[U.S.] National Register of Historic Places URL: [Web Link]

Hours of operation: Not listed

Website (secondary): Not listed
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