Looff, Charles, 20-Sweep Menagerie Carousel - San Diego, CA
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bluesnote
N 32° 42.570 W 117° 10.284
11S E 483936 N 3619095
A large and historic carrousel in downtown San Diego.
Waymark Code: WMVZNN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2017
Views: 1
The sign says:
1895 Fairpark, Texas "Original Placement"
1950's Santa Monica, CA Pacific Ocean park
1970's Spanaway, Wash. Operating through the 70's.
1979 Portland, Ore. purchased at auction by person in sept. moved to oregon.
1982 Portland, Ore. City downtown dedication.
1987 National Registration of Historical Places
1988 Portland, Ore. Moved to carousel courtyard
1991 Complete restoration for '92 International Fair
1992 Ameraflora The only featured ride, offering over 1,000,000 rides.
1997 Burbank, CA. media city center
2004 San Diego, CA Seaport Village
County / Borough / Parish: San Diego County
Year listed: 1998
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Recreation And Culture
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Street address: Not listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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