Turlock in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Karymore 14' Diameter Merry-Go-Round
Patent Issued April 24, 1928
— Dedicated April 4, 2008 —
Photographed By Jeff Horan of Gustine, California, April 13, 2022
1. Karymore Merry-Go-Round Marker
WHEREAS, this playground apparatus has been a primary playground fixture in Crane Park, for approximately 75 years; and
WHEREAS, it has provided much joy to the many generations that have frequented this park; and
WHEREAS, because of safety concerns, this merry-go-round had to be removed from operation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Turlock Parks Division wanted to memorialize the merry-go-round due to the sentimental value it holds in the hearts of so many residents and visitors; and
Now, Therefore, I, John Lazar, by virtue of the authority vested in me, as Mayor of the City of Turlock, and on behalf of the Turlock City Council, due hereby proclaim April 4, 2008 as "Crane Park Karymore Merry-Go-Round Dedication Day." and urge all residents and visitors to reflect on the many times they have spent enjoying this park.
Mayor
Kurt Vander Weide
Vice Mayor
Ted Howze
Councilmember
Beverly Hatcher
Councilmember
Kurt Spycher
Councilmember
Erected 2008 by City of Turlock.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1928.
Location. 37° 30.054′ N, 120°
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Turlock Union High School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 105 MM Howitzer M3 Field Artillery Cannon (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 0.9 miles away); John W. Mitchell (approx. 0.9 miles away); Carnegie Arts Center (approx. 1.1 miles away); Turlock Assembly Center (approx. 1˝ miles away); Joe Velasquez Post 5059 Turlock (approx. 1˝ miles away); Irwin City (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Turlock.
Photographed By Jeff Horan of Gustine, California, April 13, 2022
2. Karymore Merry-Go-Round
Photographed By Jeff Horan of Gustine, California, April 13, 2022
3. Advisory
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
