C.W. Parker Carousel - Abilene, Kansas

C.W. Parker Carousel - Abilene, Kansas

This 24 horse carousel and 4 chariots of this 104 year old piece of history is available for rides to bring back the wonderful memories of the dreams of riding the carousel.  This totally hand-carved working carousel manufactured in Abilene at the turn of century by C. W. Parker Amusement Company has been completely restored.

C.W. Parker called his machines "Carry-Us-Alls" as he felt that the plain term "Merry-Go-Round" was too tame for such a flashy contrivance. It carried all ages and sizes and thus to him was a "Carry-Us-All". The Museum has chosen to use the generic name "Carousel" to refer to this machine as that is how it has been called most of its life.

Location: 412 S Campbell St, Heritage Center, Abilene, KS 67410
 

Phone: (785) 263-2681
 

 

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