Looff Carousels are carousels built by Charles I. D. Looff (1852–1918) a master carver and builder of hand-carved carousels and amusement rides in America. Looff, whose factory was based in Riverside, Rhode Island , is credited with making about forty carousels between 1876 and 1916, only about ten of which survive.
1-605: Looff Carousels are known for their lavish decoration, including animals with real horse hair tails, elaborate gold and silver highlights, and sparkling mirrors and jewels. Surviving examples include: This article about an amusement ride or roller coaster is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Amusement ride Amusement rides , sometimes called carnival rides , are mechanical devices or structures that move people to create fun and enjoyment. Rides are often perceived by many as being scary or more dangerous than they actually are. This could be due to
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