Construction Progress, Building for Herschell-Spillman Carousel in Greenfield Village, November 1973

THF716071 / Construction Progress, Building for Herschell-Spillman Carousel in Greenfield Village, November 1973

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

29 November 1973

Creators

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.B.74753

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Dearborn Photographic prints Photographs Buildings (Structures) Carousels (Rides) Open-air museums Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village

Artifact
Herschell-Spillman Carousel
Colorful carousels were at the height of their popularity during the early 1900s and could be found all across America in amusement parks, city parks, and seaside resorts. Built in 1913, this "menagerie" carousel's hand-carved animals include storks, goats, zebras, dogs, and even a frog. Although its original location is uncertain, this carousel operated in Spokane, Washington, from 1923 to 1961.