William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

History of Carousel Making in Philadelphia

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

1. History of Carousel Making in Philadelphia Marker

Inscription. Philadelphia was once the carousel-making capital of the world. The three biggest fabricators, Dentzel, Philadelphia Toboggan Company and Muller were all headquartered in Philadelphia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Eventually, the exquisite "Philadelphia Style" emerged and dominated the carousel industry, exhibited by large, strong and realistic figures. Many of the animals that you will ride were modeled in that style. So, hop on for a ride and help continue making Philadelphia carousel history!

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 57.352′ N, 75° 9.04′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It can be reached from North 7th Street just south of Vine Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Black Powder Magazine (a few steps from this marker); History of the Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Burial Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the German Reformed Church Burial Ground

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinatown / Tai Chi (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Franklin Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Franklin Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

2. History of Carousel Making in Philadelphia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.