Faribault in Rice County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Tilt-A-Whirl
Sellner Manufacturing Company
— 1926-2011 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022
1. Tilt-A-Whirl Marker
Commemorating over 80 years of the ingenuity and creativity of Herb Sellner, members of the Sellner Family, its employees and talented, local artisans. This individual car was made possible through generous donations from the local community, the History Channel and lovingly refurbished by Rick’s Restoration in Las Vegas, NV. The design combines several decades of composition and theme to represent the ever-changing amusement desires of the thrill-seeking public.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 44° 17.544′ N, 93° 16.108′ W. Marker is in Faribault, Minnesota, in Rice County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue North and 2nd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue North. Marker and Tilt-A-Whirl tipcart are located at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Central Avenue North, Faribault MN 55021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Faribault: Home of the Tilt-A-Whirl (a few steps from this marker); Bishop Whipple & St. Mary's School for Girls (a few steps from this marker); Faribault's Talented Artisans (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckham Memorial Library
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Regarding Tilt-A-Whirl. The rides are now manufactured by Larson International of Plainview, Texas.
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1. Claim to the Tilt-a-Whirl.
Herbert Sellner, a woodworker and maker of water slides, invented the Tilt-A-Whirl in 1926, at his Faribault, Minnesota, home. Over the next year, the first 14 Tilt-A-Whirls were built in Herbert’s basement and yard. In 1927, Sellner Manufacturing opened its factory in Faribault, and the ride debuted that year at the Minnesota State Fair. Family legend states that Herbert experimented with a chair placed on the kitchen table. Herbert’s son Art sat in the chair, and Herbert rocked the table back and forth. The earliest Tilt-A-Whirls were(Submitted on December 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)constructed of wood, powered by a gas motor, and featured nine cars. Today, the ride is constructed of steel, aluminum and fiberglass, is powered by seven small electric motors, and features seven cars.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 20222. Tilt-A-Whirl Marker
2. Larson International, Inc.
Larson International, Inc. now makes the famous Tilt-A-Whirl ride which has thrilled guests of all ages since 1926. It is with great pride we are able to offer this classic attraction that has such a rich history. The Tilt-A-Whirl is a large, segmented undulating spinning platform with 7 vehicles spread over the surface. Each vehicle spins on its own axis and depending on the weight location of each guest every thrilling ride is unique. The Tilt-A-Whirl can be themed traditional 1930’s or all the way to the modern G5 vehicles without bonnets. The ride can even have custom themed characters for the vehicles.(Submitted on December 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022
3. Sellner's Tilt-A-Whirl Car
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
