Lake Compounce · Operating · 1911
Carousel
Carousel · Lake Compounce
One of America's oldest carousels — built in 1898 and moved to Lake Compounce in 1911.
At a glance
Key facts for Carousel.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Carousel
Opened
1911
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Carousel.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Carousel
- classic
- family
- historic
Experience
Carousel
Spec sheet
Min height
3'10"
Specs source: lakecompounce.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Carousel.
Timeline
1911
Carousel opens
Background
Lake Compounce's carousel is a living antique: constructed in 1898 and relocated to the Bristol lakefront in 1911, it still turns as one of the park's signature historic flats.
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Sources & official links
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- Carousel — official ride pagelakecompounce.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lake Compounce — official sitelakecompounce.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lake Compounce on Coaster AtlasPark page
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- Hero photo (Lake Compounce · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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