Pawtucket Looff Carousel

In 1910 the City of Pawtucket leased a small lot just southeast of the Daggett House to John Walker of Providence, a noted carousel concessionaire. Walker quickly erected a ten-sided wooden canopy and had the Looff carousel moved from New York to Pawtucket. The carousel began operation in Slater Park by July 1910. Locals referred to the site as "The Darby Horses".

On July 3, 2010, the carousel celebrated 100 years of operation in Slater Park.^[4]

The carousel was reported to be still well maintained in 2024.^[2] Everything is hand painted.^[2] Twelve animals are cycled off each year for rehabilitation, and touched up with an eye toward historical accuracy.^[2] The admission fee is $1 per person.^[2]

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  Some of the original hand carved horses.
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  Horse head detail
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  Exterior

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