Travel New England-Rhode Island: The Crescent Park Looff Carousel

in travel •  8 years ago 

The Crescent Park Carousel was built in 1895 by Charles I.D. Looff, one of the earliest and foremost carousel designers. TheCarousel is nationally recognized as a true masterpiece of wood sculpture. Originally built as a showcase for prospective buyers, it is the largest and most elaborate of Looff's works. The Carousel contains 62 beautifully hand carved figures and four fanciful chariots.

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This is the northeast side of the carousel, facing Riverside.

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Here we have the southwest side of the carousel adjacent Narragansett Bay.

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Beautiful view of Narragansett Bay with the sun gazing upon us from the western horizon.
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This is original content,photos taken by myself last week on the first nice day we've had in a while. Thanks for viewing, please like,share, and follow!

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