Riverside Park Carousel
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J.A.R.S.
N 43° 33.836 W 080° 16.227
17T E 558917 N 4823700
Allan Herschell - 3 row, 28 jumper, 2 menagerie animal, and 4 chariot carousel
Waymark Code: WMHFR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/16/2006
Views: 158
In Riverside Park, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Just off of Marilyn Drive.
History:
1970
Carousel purchased from Conklin and Garrett Ltd. of Brantford for $6,000
1976
Carousel in disrepair and removed from service.
1976
Public subscription is led by local solicitor John Valeriote and local artist Ken Danby.
1977
Save the Carousel campaign raises $10,000.
1978
Wintario grant for $10,000 is received to help the cause.
1978/79
Guelph Correctional Centre residents rebuild and paint the carousel in colour scheme developed by Danby. Mechanical clutch and brake system is rebuilt and carousel is permanently installed, with the old trailer system removed. New canvas top is supplied. Refurbishing costs total $45,000.
1987
Direct drive electrical system is changed to fluid drive system. Rotted wooden sills are replaced with metal. Refurbishing costs total $22,000.
1989
Carousel horses are rebuilt and repainted at a cost of $29,000.
1999
Carousel shell is built, to the tune of $350,000. Artist Steven Lewis donates shell wind vane.
*Source: Guelph Tribune
Carousel Location: Neighborhood Park
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
$1.75 per child
Hours of Operation:
Weekends and Holidays - May 20 to June 25
1:00 - 7:30 pm
June 26 – September 4
Monday to Friday - 10:00 – 11:00 am (except stat holidays)
Weekday and Weekends - 1:00 – 7:30 pm (including stat holidays)
http://guelph.ca/living.cfm?smocid=2064
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Visit Instructions:
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If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.