About this property
The Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel is a carousel built in 1916 by the Allan Herschell Company. It features 35 hand-carved jumping wooden horses and two hand-carved chariots which serve as benches. The carousel is one of only four large carousels made by the Allan Herschell Company between 1915 and 1927; in addition, the horses on the outer rim feature gentle faces and detailed, deep woodwork, making them a rarity among the company's designs. It is owned by the Perron family. After likely operating in an amusement park in the eastern United States, the carousel moved to Seaport Village in San Diego, in 1977; then it was restored in 1997; then it began operating in Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara, California, in 1999.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000363. It was listed on April 12, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Herschell, Allan, 3-Abreast Carousel listed on the National Register?
Herschell, Allan, 3-Abreast Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Herschell, Allan, 3-Abreast Carousel?
Herschell, Allan, 3-Abreast Carousel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Herschell, Allan, 3-Abreast Carousel?
The period of significance for Herschell, Allan, 3-Abreast Carousel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
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