Travel New England-Rhode Island: The Crescent Park Looff Carousel

in #travel7 years ago

The Crescent Park Carousel was built in 1895 by Charles I.D. Looff, one of the earliest and foremost carousel designers. TheCarousel is nationally recognized as a true masterpiece of wood sculpture. Originally built as a showcase for prospective buyers, it is the largest and most elaborate of Looff's works. The Carousel contains 62 beautifully hand carved figures and four fanciful chariots.

20170614_193040.jpg

![20170614_193016.jpg]
(https://steemitimages.com/
DQmU5xpNVA7qFw6cLYwuinYLP9MEM9yrRwwurGwrDVvjmaG/20170614_193016.jpg)

This is the northeast side of the carousel, facing Riverside.

20170614_193000.jpg

Here we have the southwest side of the carousel adjacent Narragansett Bay.

20170614_192754.jpg

20170614_192728.jpg

Beautiful view of Narragansett Bay with the sun gazing upon us from the western horizon.
20170614_191904.jpg

This is original content,photos taken by myself last week on the first nice day we've had in a while. Thanks for viewing, please like,share, and follow!

Sort:  

Congratulations @mattiyas! You received a personal award!

Happy Birthday! - You are on the Steem blockchain for 2 years!

You can view your badges on your Steem Board and compare to others on the Steem Ranking

Vote for @Steemitboard as a witness to get one more award and increased upvotes!