The Daniel C. Muller Carousel (also known as the Midway Carousel) is an antique carousel in Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.[1][2][3]: 1  It was built in 1912 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1][3]: 1–2  The carousel is Cedar Point's oldest operating ride.[1]

Overview

The carousel's historical marker

The carousel is 88 feet (27 m) in diameter and features 60 horses and four chariots.[1][2][3]: 1  Its music is provided by a band organ.[1]

History

The carousel was created by Daniel C. Muller in 1912.[1][2] It is one of only two carousels built independently by Muller that still exist, the other being the Forest Park Carousel in Woodhaven, Queens.[4]: 9  Cedar Point purchased the carousel in 1946.[1] On October 20, 1982, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1][3]: 2  The carousel is the park's oldest operating ride.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Midway Carousel". Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Venerable Cedar Point Has Plenty to Offer, but Roller Coasters Put It on the Map". The Columbus Dispatch. June 14, 2009. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form – Daniel C. Muller Carousel" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  4. ^ LaFrank, Kathleen (January 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form – Forest Park Carousel" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
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