Toy Pail, 1945-1955

Colorful carousels reached the height of their popularity in the early 1900s, but by the middle of the century, these once-thrilling amusement park staples no longer excited most adult riders. After World War II, carousels found a new audience at "kiddie parks" geared specifically to families. The carousel's classic sights, sounds, and motion delighted both young riders and parental onlookers.