Crescent Park Carousel Preservation Association

The Crescent Park Carousel was built in 1895 by Charles I.D. Looff, one of the earliest and foremost carousel designers. The Crescent Park Carousel 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. Overall richness of effect was Looff's trademark and the Crescent Park Carousel gives full interpretation to that spirit. Elaborate embellishments of decorative panels, beveled mirrors, faceted glass jewels, electric lights, colored sandwich glass windows and its original band organ music surround flying steeds to create Looff's "Total Carousel Experience."

Saved in the 1970's by a handful of residents, the Crescent Park Carousel was placed on the National Register of Historic sites and places in 1976. In 1985, the Rhode Island General Assembly proclaimed the Carousel as the State Jewel of American Folk Art and in 1987, the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, designated the Carousel as a National Historic Landmark.

The Carousel needs your support!  We are currently closed for restoration of the Center Bearing, the cost of this repair is $29,000.  This is considered an emergency repair as the Carousel cannot operate in its current condition without causing further damage.  All monies raised through this Go Fund Me Campaign will be utilized to cover the $29,000 Center Bearing Restoration Project set to begin on July 19, 2016.  Any additional funding will go straight to restoring our beautiful horses!  

Every donation helps keep the magic alive for future generations!  

Restore the Magic,
Preserve the Tradition,
Support the Carousel!

Thank you!