Re-Turning the Jantzen Beach Carousel
September 8, 2017
Yesterday, Nick was honored to join Restore Oregon at a press conference to celebrate the return of the iconic Jantzen Beach carousel.
Nick congratulated Peggy Moretti and the Restore Oregon family, and pledged the full support of the city in finding a new home for this world-class attraction.
During the golden age of carousels over a century ago, 5000-6000 carousels were manufactured. Today, fewer than 150 survive.
The carousel was built in 1904 by the “amusement king” C. W. Parker in Abilene, Kansas. It then moved to Venice, California for 7 years before arriving at Jantzen Beach Amusement Park in 1928. View the timeline here.
On September 1, 2017, the former owner of the Jantzen Beach Center donated the historic carousel to Restore Oregon.
Yesterday, Restore Oregon and its partners launched a campaign to find a new home for the carousel.
With the help of community members, public-spirited businesses, and local government, the restored carousel can become Portland’s next great attraction, bringing smiles to future generations of children.
Let’s re-turn the carousel to Portland! Donate or find out more about the campaign at www.restoreoregon.com/carousel/
Media
Jantzen Beach Carousel Location Revealed: Now it Needs a Real Home
Anna Marum in The Oregonian
The Jantzen Beach Carousel: A Timeline
The Oregonian
Re-Turn The Jantzen Beach Carousel
Restore Oregon
Portland's famous historic carousel ready for a new run
Lyndsey Hewitt in the Portland Tribune
Nonprofit organization seeks new home for iconic Jantzen Beach carousel
FOX 12 News
Restore Oregon plans to bring back Jantzen Beach Carousel
Kohr Harlan and KOIN 6 News
Restore Oregon Announces Campaign to Re-TURN the Jantzen Beach Carousel to Portland Metro Area
PR Newswire
The Missing 1904 Jantzen Beach Carousel Has Been Discovered and Will Be Returned To The Public
Sophia June in Willamette Week
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