Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel

Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel
Portland Historic Landmark[1]
Details of the Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel at Oaks Amusement Park in 2009
Location Oaks Amusement Park,
East end of Sellwood Bridge,
Portland, Oregon
Coordinates 45°28′22″N 122°39′44″W / 45.472742°N 122.662125°W / 45.472742; -122.662125Coordinates: 45°28′22″N 122°39′44″W / 45.472742°N 122.662125°W / 45.472742; -122.662125
Built 1903
Architect Herschell–Spillman Co.
MPS Oregon Historic Wooden Carousels TR
NRHP reference # 87001380
Added to NRHP August 26, 1987

The Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel, located in southeast Portland, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

Constructed around 1913, it is located within the Oaks Amusement Park, a 113-year-old "trolley park".

See also

References

  1. ↑ Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (July 2010), Historic Landmarks -- Portland, Oregon (XLS), retrieved July 13, 2014 .
  2. ↑ "Oregon National Register List" (PDF). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. October 19, 2009. p. 34. Retrieved June 8, 2011.

Further reading

  • Jean Skinner (December 4, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel" (pdf). National Park Service.
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