There was one art form I never realized existed until the mid ... From the artistic work they turned to fashioning carousel figures including horses, wild animals and mythical creatures like dragons.

The carousel, featuring 32 hand-carved animals, opened its doors to the public ... "It's a cherry on top to celebrate Ken's art to have families enjoy this amenity, but also move the needle ...

For nearly a century, the carousel has delighted visitors of all ages. But decades of wear and tear have taken a toll on both its mechanics and the intricately crafted animals. That’s where ...

"The Crescent Park carousel is a veritable museum of his work." While the carousels, as machines, were works of art in themselves, it's the carving of the animals that has enraptured generations.

“It’s a piece of art you ride,” Rogers said. There are 52 animals on the carousel, including 40 horses, 4 rabbits, 4 ostriches, a giraffe, a deer, a lion and a tiger, along with two circus ...