National Register of Historic Places
Broad Ripple Park Carousel
Broad Ripple Park Carousel is a historic place in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000839.
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Broad Ripple Park Carousel
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About this place
What is Broad Ripple Park Carousel?
Broad Ripple Park Carousel is an antique carousel in The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. It was installed in 1917 at an amusement park near the White River in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it remained until the building housing it collapsed in 1956. The ride's mechanism was destroyed, but the animals were relatively unscathed and put into storage by the park's owners, the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. The animals were carved by the Dentzel Carousel Company some time before 1900 but were assembled by the William F. Mangels carousel company, which also supplied the engine powering the ride.
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Listing details
- Name
- Broad Ripple Park Carousel
- City
- Indianapolis
- County
- Marion County
- State
- Indiana
- Listed on the National Register
- February 27, 1987
- NRIS reference number
- 87000839
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.81085, -86.15581
When was Broad Ripple Park Carousel listed on the National Register?
Broad Ripple Park Carousel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.
Where is Broad Ripple Park Carousel located?
Broad Ripple Park Carousel is located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at approximately 39.81085, -86.15581. See the map above.
Is Broad Ripple Park Carousel a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Broad Ripple Park Carousel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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