Carousel at Idlewild Park

The horses, the lights, the Wurlitzer music- all of these evoke childhood memories of carousels past.

Sunday afternoon I rode the carousel at Idlewild Park

Idlewild Park came into existence when William Darlington, owner of the property, gave “the right and privilege to occupy his land for picnic purposes or pleasure grounds” to Judge Thomas Mellon, owner of the Ligonier Valley Railroad. The date was May 1, 1878

I’ve posted other carousels these two I ride with my sister Mary. Coney Island and Jane’s Carousel in Dumbo, Brooklyn (you can click to see posts)

Columbus Zoo Grand Carousel and Kennywood n

And Joanne created a carousel guest blog from St. Augustine snd Switzerland

August 2021