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C.W. Parker Carousel Museum

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The C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, also known as the Leavenworth Carousel Museum, is located in Leavenworth, Kansas and is one of several museums sponsored by the Leavenworth Historical Museum Association. Opened in 2005, the building houses carousels that are historically registered, as well as a C.W. Parker cylinder piano, an Artizan A-X-1 band organ, and a Wurlitzer 153 Band Organ. It also has several reproduced or repaired carousel horses. Charles Wallace Parker (C. W. Parker) manufactured the first Carry-Us-All amusement ride in 1898. This invention was such a success that his quickly growing company in Abilene, Kansas was moved to Leavenworth. The Carousel Museum is a non-profit organization that operates through community donations and volunteer efforts.

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C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
South Esplanade Street, Leavenworth

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C W Parker Carousel Museum

South Esplanade Street
66027 Leavenworth
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