Title: The American Carousel
First published: 1979
Description: The American Carousel features an overview of American Carousel builders and industry leaders from the early years of the carousel industry. In addition, the places, people, and variety of styles found throughout the United States and even Europe and Mexico (briefly) are touched upon for a wider knowledge of the historical significance of carousels and the art of carousel building and carving.
Subjects: Merry go round, History, amusement park, amusement parks, theme park, carousel, carousels, amusement rides, amusement ride, ride history, mechanical engineering, trolley park, fairground, carnival, carousel building, menagerie, mechanical animal, ride vehicle, ptc, Philadelphia Toboggan Company, carving, wood carving, craftsmanship, carousel horse, horse carving, carousel industry, amusement industry, showman
Places: Coney Island, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Illinois, North Tonawanda
People: Gustav Dentzel, Alan Herschell, Daniel Muller, Charles Loof, John Zalar, Henry Auchy, Chester Albright, Frank Carreta, William Mangels, Marcus Illinois, Harry Goldstein, Solomon Stein, Charles Carmel, James Armitage, Edward Spillman