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The Tilden Park Merry Go Round History
HISTORY
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- Manufactured by the Herschell Spillman Company, North Tonawanda, New York
- Built in 1911, 3 row machine with menagerie animals
- 2nd permanent machine built by Herschell Spillman for Oliver Davis, Redlands CA.
- First installed in Urbita Springs, an amusement park built by the Pacific Electric Railway along its trolley line between San Bernardino and Corona, CA
- 1916 Merry Go Round moved to Wonderland Park, Ocean Beach, San Diego
- Sold in 1928 and moved to somewhere near Long Beach, CA
- 1935 Oliver Davis reacquires the machine and runs it in Griffith Park, Los Angeles
- 1937 Merry Go Round was dismantled and placed in storage
- 1939 used in the Universal Studios film "So Ends Our Night"
- 1948 Ross Davis and his son John moved it to TILDEN REGIONAL PARK
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- Explore inside the Domed carousel building, the history wall, historic machine & motor, 22 hand carved wood horses & 17 figures, 2 chariots, 17 aluminum horses, small Wurlitzer music organ player & North Tonawanda 950 organ , studio, cafe & gift shop.
A Magical Celebration Awaits
Hello Friends,
Come Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch buffet, unlimited festive carousel rides, and family-friendly activities at the historic Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round! Enjoy a beautiful spring setting, meet the Easter Bunny, and take part in an exciting egg hunt.
Limited spots available – reserve your spot today!