Franklin's Ken Means Carousel of Dreams opens after 30 years in the making, featuring 32 hand-carved animals and supporting local nonprofits through the Circle of Giving.

As many as 3,500 wooden carousels were built at the turn of the 20th century, but only 150 have survived, like the one in California's Santa Cruz.

America's carousels are spinning out of existence. There's a fight to save them. Experts estimate that as many as 3,500 wooden carousels were built at the turn of the 20th century – and only 150 ...

That all makes sense, but there's something about American aircraft used during the latter half of WWII that defies logic because many of them were unpainted, shiny, and clearly made of metal.

Looff would take scraps of wood home from his job and shape them into carousel animals. By 1876, he'd constructed his first, putting it on New York's Coney Island, making it also the first ...

Each animal requires around 300 hours of restoration, though the time frame varies depending on its condition. Some animals, like one lion on the carousel, have needed extensive repairs.

The animals are returning to Glen Echo Park just in time for the 2025 carousel season. WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. Posted: March 12, 2025 | Last updated: March 12, 2025 ...

Historic carousel in Md. gets missing animals back A storm in July 2023 was especially destructive as it blew through Glen Echo Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, toppling trees and knocking out ...

GLEN ECHO, Md. — Five of Glen Echo Park's historic carousel animals are returning to the park after undergoing water damage repairs. Tuesday, the figurines will be re-installed on the 104-year ...

Sponsors donated $15,000 for the privilege of choosing a new animal for the carousel and giving input for a personalized design. Several sponsors adopted animals in memory of a loved one who has died.

Sponsors donated $15,000 for the privilege of choosing a new animal for the carousel and giving input for a personalized design. Several sponsors adopted animals in memory of a loved one who has died.

POTTSTOWN — The Carousel at Pottstown has received a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for renovations at the facility. The funds will be used ...