Carousel News & Trader Magazine,
January 2008 Issue No. 1, Vol. 24
COVER: A beautiful row of four carousel horses at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. In this issue we will begin a series to celebrate the four generations of the Davis family who owned and operated many of California’s and America’s greatest carousels. Photo By Emily Bush
CONTENTS:
- From Dan’s Desk, Little Rock Zoo follow up.
- Carousel Carving Tips & Tricks; Carving the Saddle and Body.
- E. Joy Morris Carousel and Quassy Amusement Park Memories.
- Spillman Meets Looff on Grand Rapids, Michigan Carousel.
- Introducing the Davis Carousel Family; Oliver F., Ross R., and John O. Davis, carousel owners and operators for nearly a century.
- Griffith Park’s Historic 1926 Spillman/Looff Carousel in Los Angeles.
- John “J.O.” Davis: A Personal Memoir by Rol Summit.
- Restoring a Peek-A-Boo Parker.
- The Ladies’ Carousel in Vienna.
- Guinness Musical Museum Exhibit in New Jersey.