Parker, C. W., Four-Row Park Carousel; Also known as Jantzen Beach Merry-Go-Round, Portland, Oregon
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The main attraction at Jantzen Beach SuperCenter, Portland, Oregon is the 1921 C. W. Parker Carousel with its hand carved horses.
Waymark Code: WMGNH
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2006
Views: 21
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 (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Recreation/Culture
Current function: Recreation/Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
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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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.