Installed at Glen Echo Park in 1921, the canopy and the carved figures were made by the Dentzel Carousel Company of Germantown, Pennsylvania. It is a classic example of hand …

During Glen Echo Amusement Park's glory days as an amusement park, the Dentzel Carousel was the jewel of the park. The carousel remains the park's treasured centerpiece. The Dentzel …

The face of the carousel has changed greatly since 1921, with the animals, rounding boards, inner drum panels, and band organ receiving several new coats of paint over the years.

The amusement park has been closed since 1968, but with efforts by the National Park Service and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the architecture and carousel are …

Installed in 1921 by the Dentzel Carousel Company of Germantown, Pennsylvania, the Glen Echo Park carousel is one of only 135 functioning antique carousels in the country and one of the …

Jan 10, 2025 · Visitors to Glen Echo Park can take a ride on the 1921 Dentzel Carousel. This is the only functioning historic amusement ride remaining in the park.

The Dentzel Carousel Company built the carousel, which the amusement park installed in a 12-sided canopy building in 1921. Dentzel Carousels are known for their realistic, graceful …

Nov 12, 2025 · Carousel is located at Harper's Ford HW 101, Eureka, CA. Call for hours of operation.

Installed at Glen Echo Park in 1921, the canopy and the carved figures were made by the Dentzel Carousel Company of Germantown, Pennsylvania. It is a classic example of hand …

Explore Glen Echo Park’s history on this 45-minute free walking tour and find out the answers to these questions and more! This 45-minute ranger-led tour starts at the Dentzel Carousel at …