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Historic Carousels Lost – 1890s-1963

1900 - 1963 Historic Carousels Lost This list we will build as we go. Please feel free to make comments, additions and corrections...
September 14, 2014 
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World Record Auction Prices – Carousel Horses

Top Auction Prices - Carousel Horses As originally compiled by The Carousel News & Trader magazine, 1985-2000; with...
September 14, 2014 
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Bud Hurlbut – 1918-2011

Amusement Park Industry Icon Created Legendary Rides for Knott’s Berry Farm, Opened Castle Park Wendell “Bud” Hurlbut 1918-2011 By...
September 10, 2014 
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John Daniel – 1931-2011

John Daniel 1931-2011 By Dan Horenberger Carousel News & Trader Publisher, 2006-2013 I’m sad to say that...
September 9, 2014 
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William F. Mangels, III – 1925-2010

CNT/SEP-2010 Reminiscing times with William F. "Bill" Mangels, III, a True Treasure By Richard Concepcion with Lisa Pisano...
September 8, 2014 
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Charlotte Dinger – 1930-1996

Charlotte Dinger 1930-1996 Devoted collector and restorer of exquisite carousel figures, shown here with her husband,...
September 7, 2014 
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John Oliver Davis – 1915-2007

John Oliver "J.O." Davis 1915-2007 The third generation of the Davis carousel family, After WWII, J.O. could have...
September 7, 2014 
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William “Bill” Dentzel, II – 1921-1991

William "Bill" Dentzel, II 1921-1991 Grandson of Gustav Dentzel, Bill, along with his wife Marion, was a founding member...
September 7, 2014 
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Harvey Roehl – 1919-2000

Harvey Roehl 1919-2000 Harvey and Marion Roehl turned their love of mechanical music into Vestal Press in 1961. In addition...
September 7, 2014 
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Edo McCullough – 1902-1988

Edo McCullough 1902-1988 Edo was the last of the famed McCullough brothers. At one time, his family owned five carousels...
September 7, 2014 
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Dave Bradley – 1911-1988

Dave Bradley 1911-1988 Entrepreneurial owner of Beverly Park where he tested his new rides. Consulted Disney....
September 7, 2014 
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Bernard Illions, 1901-1988

Bernard Illions 1901-1988 "Barney", the youngest son of Marcus Illions, began working in his father’s shop at age 10. He was painting...
September 7, 2014 
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Salvatore Cernigliaro “Cherni” – 1880-1974

Salvatore Cernigliaro 1880-1974   "Cherni" emigrated to the U.S. in 1903. He carved for Gustav Dentzel, and later...
September 7, 2014 
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Jerry Betts – 1935-1990

Jerry Betts 1935-1990 Jerry had an infectious love of carousels and band organs. He was a founding member of the NCA,...
September 7, 2014 
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George W. Long, Jr. – 1892-1988

George W. Long, Jr. 1892-1988 Involved in carousels beginning in the 1880s, the Long family built at least eight machines....
September 7, 2014 
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September 2014 – Current Carousel News Archive

SEPTEMBER 2014 CURENT-DAILY CAROUSEL NEWS Deal averts sale of NJ shore town's historic carousel bostonglobe.com SEASIDE...
September 7, 2014 
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W.P. Wilcox – 1919-2012

Welba "W.P." Wilcox 1919-2012 By Caroline Caverly It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of my long-time...
September 6, 2014 
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Walt Youree – 1915-2001

Walt Youree 1915-2001 Among the early collectors of carousel figures in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Walt and Mary Lawrence...
September 5, 2014 
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August 2014 – Current Carousel News Archive

AUGUST 2014 Another Beloved Amusement Park, Hoffman's Playland in Albany Set to Close For 62 years now, a classic...
September 3, 2014 
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Historic Carousels Saved – 1963-2010

Timeline of Historic "Golden Age" Carousels Saved from Auction break up, relocations and restorations all keeping these...
September 3, 2014 
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July 2014 – Current Carousel News Archive

JULY 2014 Seaside Heights' historic carousel to be auctioned off — whole or piece by piece The Star-Ledger The...
August 21, 2014 
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Norton Amusement Park & Carousel Catalog Covers

Norton Auctioneers of Michigan Amusement Park & Carousel Historic Auction Catalog Gallery Click here for the Norton...
August 10, 2014 
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David A. Norton – Jan. 6, 1949 – Aug. 18, 2012

Reprinted from The Carousel News & Trader September, 2012 In Memoriam David A. Norton January 6, 1949 - August 18, 2012 COLDWATER,...
August 8, 2014 
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