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Family Day at the Carousel

Hosted by Salem Health Heart & Vascular Centern &

the Community Health Education Center

February 11, 2012

Riverfront Carousel

101 Front Street

Salem, OR  97301

Birthday Bash

10th Birthday Extravaganza
June 04, 2011
Salem Riverfront Carousel
101 Front Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

Meet the Newest Seasonal Addition

Riverfront Carousel

101 Front Street

Salem, OR

This palomino's name is Happy Holiday, he's only visiting for the winter. Salem's Riverfront Carousel just underwent a makeover, changing decorations from harvest to yule tidings, the installation of a brass ring dispenser and the addition of Happy Holiday. I'm terribly impressed by the craftmanship of all the hand carved animals, the bright color of the carousel and the all smiles the ride seemed to bring to each child's face. I must confess, though, that I wasn't able to muster enough courage to go for a ride. Things that go round and round take its toll on both my head and the contents of my stomach. I wasn't in a gambling mood.

Carousel Animals

Albany Brass Ring Historical Carousel and Museum

503 First Avenue W

Albany, OR 97321

Pictured are three completed hand carved carousel animals. Projected completion date for the all hand hewn Victorian carousel is 2018. The museum featured a workshop where the pieces were being carved, a studio where the completed animals went to be painted and treated, a museum that housed vintage original Dentzel carousel animals and carousel panels. The artistry and detail of all the animals was amazing. What makes the project even more unbelievable was the fact that all the materials were donated and the workmanship volunteered. If ever in the Albany area, this is a must see.

Below, unfinished cat with volunteer working diligently on the next detail.

For more information: www.albanybrassring.com