Original Elitch Garden Carousel ~ Denver, Colorado
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brwhiz
N 39° 45.034 W 105° 00.672
13S E 499040 N 4400073
This Historical Marker is mounted on the wall of the carousel located just inside the main entrance of Elitch Gardens Theme Park at 2000 Elitches Circle in downtown Denver, Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMGC7V
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2013
Views: 2
The historical marker reads:
In 1905
Mary Elitch
installed the first
Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
carousel. That
carousel is still
in operation in
Burlington Colo.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
County or City: Denver
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Date Dedicated: Not listed
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