It has been reported that one of the Kansas carousel manufacturer, C.W. Parker Company, employees was Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was said to have sanded carousel horses. Only 165-175 are left today. Carousel animals are made with hollow bodies in a block style of construction. Even the heads, legs and tails can be made of numerous pieces of wood.
American carousels turn counterclockwise while English carousels turn clockwise.
Along with roller coasters, carousels are the oldest amusement ride still in use. Thanks to businessman George F. Johnson all 5 carousels in Broome County, New York can be ridden for free, forever. The 1921 Dentzel carousel at Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, MD is the only carousel owned by the U.S. Government. This season, the 50-acre historical attraction will enhance its daily summer programming with an exciting new Big Top Circus Performance and a colossal new circus variety show. Circus World Museum is the world's foremost circus history institution.