This ride was first erected at Coney Island, at Brooklyn's southern tip, between 1912 and 1914 (sources are not sure, but suggest between 1910 & 1915). It was created by famed carousel carver Charles Carmel in his beautiful interpretation of the Coney Island style. This style featured very expressive horses and Carmel's often had lifelike stances. It arrived at to Prospect Park in 1952.

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