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$15,000.00 NEW CARROUSEL i EQUIPMENT FOR HERSHEY PARKMost Magnificent and Up-to-date Carrousel In This Part of the Country As Well as One of the largest. Interior Operation, and Jumping Animals Are FeaturesThe fourth, of July marks a great epoch in the history of the now already famous Hershey Park, when the park takes a big , step in advance from a small flying horse to a new, up-to-date, and handsome, as well as one ofthe largest Carrousels.The new carrousel could not haye been better situated than over in the northwest end of the large Hershey park, just beyond the new concrete bridge. This is an ideal situation as it can be reached by trolley, and the third railway line, as well as by two different .walks, both of which are beautiful.This new merry-go-round, or flying horse, as it is better known among the more frequent users, the children, has been built by the famous Wm. H. Dentzel, of Philadelphia, who is widely known as the Great Flying Horse Manufacturer, anil is of the same size as those now placed in Willow Grove, Woodside arid Atlantic City. Mr. Dentzel said that he only puts this size iri the largest parks and resorts. It is one of the largest machines built, and it is beautiful. The animals, of which there is an abundance, and the framework as well as the decorations and the paintings, used as ornaments, are exquisite. Indeed this new machine must be seen to be appreciated, it being the latest model and the only one in this section Of the country outside of the three summer resorts above mentioned.Besides being all that is desired in beauty, and in fact being considerably above the average in artistic effect, it is also very safe. It will be run by interior operation, and there Will not be the slightest possibility of ar^y, one getting hurt by pulleys, belts, steam pipes, wires or any other thing that was so common to the' old fashioned flying horse. Again there will be no shrill noises as this great machine will be run by a large ten horse power electric motor. This makes it one of the cleanest and one of the most pleasing amusements of its kind Known to modern amusement manufacturers. iThe new carrousel is; fifty feet in diameter, weighs 42,000 pounds will haul three hundred people at one time, has' fifty-two animals, two chariots, and last but not least the- rings, of which the brass ring entitles the lucky holder to a free ride. The animals consist of Pigs, Cats, Rabbits, Lions, Ostrich, Tigers, Deer, Goats, Horses, Giraffe, and Bears, and are arranged in three rows, two of which are movable andare placed on the inner side. The non-jumping animals are placed in the outer and stationary row, there being sixteen stationary, and thirty-six jumping animals; The organ is also the very latest in every particular, being of both, reed and pipe construction, and having cymbols, base drum and all other requisite attachments for making good music. The organ is not by any means the least expensive part of the equipment.. The entire equipment, not including the building, cost ยง10,000.00. The building cost $5,000.00, making a total cost of this amusement to the Hershey park of $15,000.00. .Wm. H. Dentzel, the head of the firm, was present and superintended the construction of the carrousel. He was assisted by Harry Dentzel and four employes of the firm, besidesnumerous local men. They certainly made the carrousel seemingly walk up in parts, take their respective, places, and be bolted together,. The work went so smoothly and with so much ease and rapidity, as to make the onlooker almost marvel at the exact completeness of the mechanicalart and the ability of the head men constructing this immense addition to our very pleasant and satisfying amusement park.The building was designed and built by James K. Putt, the boss carpenter. it is 86 by 86 feet, and built of long leaf pine, in the form of an octagon. The roof is built of cedar shingles and is well shaped. The The building is twenty-two feet high, and the lantern has thirty-six large windows in it, which give plenty of light and ventilation. There is an entrance and an exit, and Mr. Putt also built a check booth, and a substantial counter where ice cream and soda water are served.Work was commenced last Tuesday, a week ago, and the building stands a finished product in ten days time. There were eighteen carpenters working on it, and the rapidity with which it has been completed is a good proof of the ability of.both the boss and his efficient assistants.The foundation is of concrete and very substantial. The pillars being well sunk in the ground, and solid enough to hold twice the weight of their present burden.The painters are finishing placing the windows and painting the building with a coat of white paint.The appearance of the entire building is pleasing and is attractive. Walk over and see it.
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Hershey Press
Hershey, Pennsylvania, US
Thu, Jul 04, 1912
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