Powell in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

1914 Mangels - Illions Carousel

Restoration June 2000

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 22, 2026

1. 1914 Mangels - Illions Carousel Marker

Inscription. The magic of the 20th century's Golden Age of Carousels has been recaptured in the restoration of this unique Columbus jewel. Together let's celebrate the treasure and invite children of all ages to experience the wonder of the carousel - the beauty and power of the horses, its captivating band organ music and the thrill of the ride.

The idea of restoring this wonderful masterpiece was that of the late Jerry Betts. In the late 1980s, Jerry organized the Columbus Carousel Fund. Although Jerry died in 1990, his dream did not.

Special thanks to the carousel aficionados, zoo lovers and history buffs who made restoration of the carousel, band organ and construction of its new year-round pavilion home possible:

Carousel Pavilion - A gift from the Columbus Dispatch Charities, established in 1937 to foster the health, safety and development of children. Its primary focus is to provide financial support to non-profit organizations that foster the intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical health of children and young adults.

Wurlitzer 153 Special Band Organ - A gift from Dr. William D. and Helen H. Heintz to share their love

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of band organ music with children for generations to come.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 40° 9.409′ N, 83° 7.368′ W. Marker is in Powell, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is at the intersection of Riverside Drive (Ohio Route 257) and Glick Road, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive. The marker hangs in the carousel building which is an open air structure. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9990 Riverside Dr, Powell OH 43065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 22, 2026

2. 1914 Mangels - Illions Carousel Marker

of this marker: Grand Carousel (here, next to this marker); Aldabra Giant Tortoise (within shouting distance of this marker); Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Conservation Threats (within shouting distance of this marker); Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saving Bonobos (about 300 feet away); Alligator Answers (about 400 feet away); White-Handed Gibbon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Powell.

1914 Mangels - Illions Carousel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 22, 2026

3. 1914 Mangels - Illions Carousel

With the walls opened up.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.