"Once Around Is Never Enough"
Herschell Carousel Factory Museum
I have always loved riding a Carousel and listening to the wonderful Wurtlizer organ that produced the recognized music of a carousel. This passion started when I was a child at Crystal Beach, and still continues. Even as an adult, I can never pass up the opportunity to take a ride on a Carousel. I hope you enjoy your visit. Please check our their website for additional information and hours for the museum. HERSCHELL CARROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Herschell Carousel Factory Museum is a historic carousel factory building located at North Tonawanda, New York. The factory complex was constructed between about 1910 and 1915 and consists of six primary structures and five contributory additions. The primary structures are: the Mill Building (ca. 1910), Carving and Pattern shop (ca. 1910), Paint Shop and Storage Building (ca. 1915), Roundhouse (ca. 1915), Machine Shop (1915), and Assembly and Testing Building (1915). Also on the property is the Special Number One Three Abreast portable carousel, built in 1916.
At one time four carousel builders operated in North Tonawanda. The Allan Herschell Company, and its predecessor the Herschell-Spillman Company, was the most notable of them and operated from 1876 to 1959. The company produced wooden carousels into the 1930s. The Allan Herschell Company also built other amusement devices. Kiddielands were specialized parks for children, which included rides such as Kiddie boats and helicopters. Starting in the 1930', the company began building adult rides, such as the "Twister," the "Hurricane" and the "Sky Wheel," a double Ferris wheel nearly 90 feet tall.
The museum occupies the original Herschell factory site on Thompson Street. It was first open to the general public in 1984, with a full operational carousel from 1916. Renovations included reconstruction of the original roundhouse and roof repairs. Other projects included restoring the original office building into an Education Center, and developing the Kiddieland Testing Park.
The first floor of the factory has been opened up to provide exhibits and demonstrations. These areas are split into: The Carving Floor; The Wurlitzer Music Department; The Paint Shop; The Jeanette E. Jones Children's Gallery; The Roundhouse; and The Loading Dock. Two operating carousels give visitors first hand experience of the magical ride and authentic band organ music. Different programs are offered, such as woodcarving of various skill levels, guided tours, and a summer lecture series.
The Wurlitzer Music Department is home to over 10 historic band organs and features the only functioning Wurlitzer Perforator still in existence. The museum still operates this equipment and produces band organ rolls from Wurlitzer's rolls list.
Logging Requirements
This cache can be completed all year round but be mindful of winter months with the possibility of snow. If there is snow you may not be able to answer the required questions, as the horses could be covered in snow, and therefore you will not be able to claim this smiley. The Horses are on poles up high in the air.
For photo requirements, each cacher must please upload their own (3) required photos as part of the logs. The photos can be selfies, a thumb, your GSP, but they also need to include the Geocacher's Name and Date of Visit.
For Question requirements, please do not include answers in your log, email or message me directly with your answers.
Waypoint 1 - N 43° 01.779′ W 78° 52.380′ Once Around Is Never Enough - Photo Stop and Information Stop
Photo: Please refer to Photo requirements above - please include a photo with the Carousel Musuem in the background.
Q1: What other creatures graced the carousels and Allan Herschell is an immigrant from where?
Waypoint 2 - N 43° 01.763′ W 78° 52.397′ - Allan Herschell Sign - Information Stop
Q2: What year was the Allan Herschell Carousel Factory placed on the National Register of Historic Places?
Waypoint 3 - N 43° 01.576′ W 78° 52.437′ - Horse 1 - Photo Stop and Information Stop
Photo: Please refer to Photo requirements above - please include a photo with the horse along with the Railroad Museum in the background.
Q3: What railroad company is listed on the horse?
Waypoint 4 - N 43° 01.604′ W 78° 52.449′ - Horse 2 - Information Stop
Q4: What is the name of the business on the horse and what color is the horse's tail?
Waypoint 5 - N 43° 01.941′ W 78° 52.596′ - Horse 3 - Information Stop
Q5: What is the name of the business on the horse and the Circa year?
Waypoint 6 - N 43° 02.061′ W 78° 52.616′ - Horse 4 - Information Stop
Q6: What year was the Firehouse Est?
Waypoint 7 - N 43° 02.193′ W 78° 52.673′ - Horse 5 - Information Stop
Q7: What is the name of the business on the horse and the name etched below it?
Waypoint 8 - N 43° 02.605′ W 78° 52.942′ - Horse 6 - Information Stop
Q8: What is the name of the business on the horse and what is the color of the horse's tail?
Waypoint 9 - N 43° 03.221′ W 78° 53.324′ - Horse 7 - Information Stop
Q9: What type vehicle is on the horse, what is its color, and full dates associated with that vehicle? And what color is the horse's tail.
Waypoint 10 - Your choice - Photo Stop
Photo: Please refer to Photo requirements above - please include a photo of another Horse along Oliver Street that is not one of the waypoints and provide me the coordinates of that horse, or any horse inside the musuem or on the carsousel if open.
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