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Our carousel is a circa 1920 Allan Herschell machine, created in North Tonawanda, New York.
Carved in the County Fair Style that Herschell was known for, this carousel is an intact original example of one of his larger, more elaborate traveling machines. The carousel is a 14 sweep, three row, 40-foot diameter machine. It has 36 horses and two carved chariots.
Additionally, there are:
- 14 rounding boards
- 14 rounding board shields, with stylized faces representing the Four Winds from Greek Mythology
- 14 interior artwork panels, which appear to have been painted by the well-known carnival artist L. Wagner Davis
The horses have all been stripped of their park paint, with two of them repainted. There is also a ticket booth and canvas top, as well as the mechanisms and supporting structure, plus a collection of working vintage light bulbs.
The Carousel of Smiles in pictures
Browse through a collection of photos showing the mechanics, art panels, and other parts & pieces of the carousel, pre-restoration.
Support the Carousel
There are plenty of ways that you can get involved the bring the magic and joy of the carousel to Sandpoint.
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We invite local artists to lend their skills and passions in support of The Carousel of Smiles.
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