About this property
The Riverfront Park Carousel, also known as the Looff Carrousel and the Natatorium Carousel, is a carousel in Spokane, Washington built in 1909 by Charles I. D. Looff as a gift for Looff's daughter Emma Vogel and her husband Louis Vogel, who owned Natatorium Park in Spokane. It remained at Natatorium Park until 1968 when the park closed. The carousel was then relocated to its present location at Riverfront Park in 1975 where it continues to operate.
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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 77001362. It was listed on September 18, 1977.
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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 Natatorium Carousel listed on the National Register?
Natatorium Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Natatorium Carousel?
Natatorium Carousel is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Natatorium Carousel?
The period of significance for Natatorium Carousel is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Natatorium Carousel?
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