Major Bibliographical References Cedar Point Carousels, Cedar Point, 1988 Painted Ponies, Zon International Publishing, 1987 Cedar Point, The Queen of American Watering Places, Francis, Canton, 1988 Treasure by the Bay, Damm, Bucknell University Press, 1989 -preliminary determination of indiyidual listing (36 CFR 67) * State historic preservation office Record # 10. Geographical Data 11.
Form Prepared By name/title - .telephone street & number city or town - _ zip code 44870 Sandusky University organization Easting Other Zone state Local government date Specify repository: previously listed in the National Register Northing Ellie Damm Boundary Justification Other State agency The boundary includes the distance from the two bodies of water which bounds Cedar UTM References Verbal Boundary Description designated a National Historic Landmark Acreage of property Federal agency recorded by Historic American Buildings Point, as well as from the Mosely Channel which connects them.
429 Lawrence Street recorded by Historic American Engineering The Old House Guild of Sandusky See continuation sheet has been requested previously determined eligible by the National Register Previous documentation on file (NPS): Oral History - Thomas Layton, carousel restorer Primary location of additional data: Mosely Channel leading from Sandusky Bay to Lake Erie.9oo' from Lake Erie. Survey # Ohio (419) 625-9331 9/1/89 less than one acre OMB Apprevel Ne. 1084-0018 United States Department of the Interlor Natlonal Register of Historlc Places Continuation Sheet 1. William H. Dentzel Carousel, 1921 2. Sandusky, Ohio 3. Daniel L. Feicht 4. June, 1988 5. Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio 6. from east looking west 6. closeup of interior 6. detail of black horse 6. detail of painted panels 6.
closeup of interior at night National Park Service Photograph #1 Information that is the same for all photographs: MAR 2 01990 Section number Photos Page 1 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATOR: STATE OTHER : N PDIL: N PERIOD: COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS : DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N 5/04/90 3/20/90 4/19/90 DATE REJECT RETURN NAME: EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET DATE RECEIVED: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REASONS FOR REVIEW: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: DATE OF 45TH DAY: N SLR DRAFT: Y 4/03/90 ACCEPT REVIEWER NATIONAL: RECOM./CRITERIA DATE OF PENDING LIST: 5/4/90 _resource type _current _architectural classification _summary paragraph _completeness _clarity _applicable criteria _justification of areas checked _relating significance to the resource _relationship of integrity to significance _justification of exception _acreage _verbal boundary description _boundary justification -photographs _presentation FUNCTION other Period DESCRIPTION materials SIGNIFICANCE context Builder/Architect historic CLASSIFICATION BIBLIOGRAPHY Phone Date ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION Specific dates Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to OTHER COMMENTS STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION descriptive text Signed _count GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Statement of Significance one paragraph) UTMS sketch maps USGS maps 5/4/90 NPS Form 10-800 OMB No.
1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior SEP 2 8 1990 (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property 2. Location street & number Frontiertown - Cedar Point Jnot for publication city, town state Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property X private X structure Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously Historic Resources of Sandusky, Ohio MRA listed in the National Register - 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, certify that this property is: /entered in the National Register. determined eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet.
determined not eligible for the code Noncontributing Sandusky site public-local district public-State public-Federal Date REGISTER Total Registration Form building(s) NATIONAL object vicinity National Register. county Erie 9-25-90 other names/site number zip code44870 historic name See continuation sheet. National Register of Historic Places Signature of commenting or other official National Park Service State or Federal agency and bureau removed from the National Register. other, (explain:) Number of Resources within Property Frontier Carousel Date of Action Signature of certifying official (Rev. 8-86) the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, Yer (signature of the Keoper and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions.
For additional space use continuation sheets National Register of Historic Places and meetsthe procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. 043 N/AL for Completing National Register Forms(National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking"x"in the appropriate box or by entering This form is for use in nominating orrequesting determinationsof eligibility for individual propertiesor districts.See instructions in Guidelines SEP 2 8 1990 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) No Style other . Describe present and historic physical appearance.
1921 William Dentzel Carousel alternatively framing elliptical mirrors or the Dentzel Jester head." Both the bottom and Wood walls Architectural Classification See continuation sheet Materials (enter categories from instructions) Decoration on the inner drum structure includes scenic panels painted by Angelo Calsamilia for this fascia. (enter categories from instructions) Fair-amusement park cornice and a row of arches separating the carousel's rafters which radlate out to the top edges of the fascia are scalloped.
Cedar Point logo in the centers.Much emphasis was placed on using period colors and trim structures: the protective roof outer structure built in 1971 and the original 1921 foundation - Park, approximately 100' from Sandusky Bay and 150' from Mosely Channel leading from Concrete roof roof's edge.The fascia on the carousel is adorned with a band of cartouches decoratively painted panels and cartouches with replicas of the Dentzel jester head or the The carousel structure is all original.This four-abreast machine consists of 68 figures, and an upper band of splayed mirror panels.Atop the mirrors is an elaborately molded shingles and capped by a small round air vent monitor.The roof Is supported by iron The 1921 William Dentzel Carousel is located in Frontiertown at Cedar Point Amusement X locally Applicable National Register Criteria SEP 2 8 1990 Daniel C. Muller, William H.
Dentzel Charles I.D. Loof, Angelo Calsamilía Bas a significant example ofan early twentleth century amusement park carousel I.D. Loof and master carousel painter Angelo Calsamilla. making a chlld's version, which became very popular.
The device came to America where Many of the large, hand-carved wooden carousels were-lost due to the Depression.forcing X See continuation sheet 1921 Art Significant Person Significant Dates Areas of Significance (enter categories from instructions) Architect/Builder dealers offering top dollar for the elaborately carved animals.Out of more than one Cultural Affiliation Period of Significance factory.Both Dentzel and Muller had distinctive carving styles, the characteristics of animals of several different carvers as the manufacturers often traded these figures back the Depresslon, small amusement parks experlenced the height of their popularity.The son Willlam became a master carousel horse carver and continued the work of his father.
Danlel Muller worked as the chlef carver in Dentzel's shop and later started his own carousel represents the work of carousel masters William Dentzel, Danlel Muller, Charles _nationally State significance of property, and justify criteria, criteria considerations, and areas and periods of significance noted above. many small parks out of business,public craving for more thrilling rides, and.ant|que gear and coloration created the Illusion of a large varlety of horses on a platform. statewide Criteria Considerations (Exceptions) country was more affluent, people had more leisure time and automobiles made amusement Twentieth century amusement park carousels are descendents of a 17th century French suspended horses,French nobility attempted to lance golden rings.A toy maker began the elaborately bejeweled machines that were the premler amusement rldes of these parks.
Gustave Dentzel is credited for beginning America's first carousel factory in 1867. His mouths.Charles I.D.Loof specialized in carving animals other than horses.He is mechanism used for jousting practice.Using a wheel:consisting of wooden arms and which Identify their work.Dentzel used five poses for his horses.The use of different NPS Form 10-900-e OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 William H. Dentzel Carousel, 1921, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio Section number _ of the carousel art. The 1921 William Dentzel Carousel was built for Exposition Park in Aurora, Illinois.1t was later moved to Lake Lansing Amusement Park in Haslett, Michigan. In 1971 the ride was been moved, it maintains its integrity of design, materials, and workmanship. The amusement park location affords it integirty of setting.
Painted Ponies, a book that rates carousels, considers this one of 11 outstanding Continuation Sheet Page National Park Service National Register of Historic Places William Dentzel company. Carousel enthuslasts consider his paintings some of the finest Historic Resources of Sandusky nomination, which was listed in the National Register in United States Department of the Interior and forth.Angelo Calsamila was an Italian immigrant who painted the panels for the MAR 2 01990 purchased by Cedar Point and moved to its present location.Although the structure has than anywhere else in the United States.The 1912 Daniel Muller Carousel was part of the carousels in the country. In fact, Cedar Point has more top rated traditional carousels 1982. 9.
Major Bibliographical References Cedar Point Carousels, Cedar Point, 1988 SEP 2 8 1990 Painted Ponies, Zon International Publishing, 1987 Oral History - Thomas Layton, carousel restorer Cedar Point, The Queen of American Watering Places, Francis, Canton, 1988 Treasure by the Bay, Damm, Bucknell University Press, 1989 _preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) Primary location of additional, data: Lx State historic preservation office recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # Record # 10. Geographical Data The carousel and roof structure plus.1 foot clearence whose boundaries form a circle with a radius of 94' centered on the carousel located in Frontiertown at Cedar Point to Lake Erie, and 900' from Lake Erie. 11. Form Prepared By name/title - organization - .
date street & number _ telephone city or town _ _ state - Sandusky University Northing Federal agency Boundary Justification See continuation sheet Local government circumference of the roof structure.
has been requested previously determined eligible by the National Register Specify repository: 429 Lawrence Street 9/1/89 UTM References Other State agency Other previously listed in the National Register Verbal Boundary Description designated a National Historic Landmark Ohio Zone Easting recorded by Historic American Engineering Previous documentation on file (NPS): The boundary includes the carousel turntable and roof structure plus1'clearence beyond the The Old House Guild of Sandusky (419) 625-9331 Ellie Damm approximately 100' from Sandusky Bay and 150' from Mosely Channel leading from Sandusky Bay Acreage of property _ zip code 44870 Zone less than one acre [315,816,3,6] NPS Form 10-900-e OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 MAR 20 1990 William H. Dentzel Carousel, 1921, Sandusky Ohio, Erie County 1. William H. Dentzel Carousel, 1921 2. Sandusky, Ohio 3. Daniel L. Feicht 4. June, 1988 5.
Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio 6. from east looking west 6. closeup of interior 6. detail of black horse 6. detail of painted panels 6.
closeup of interior at night Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service United States Department of the Interior Information that is the same for all photographs: Photograph #1 Section number Photos Page 1 MAR 20 - WILL IAM DENTZEL CAROUSE,192) - GREAT AMERICAN RACING DERBY CEDAR POINT SANDUSKY, OHIO ERIE COUNTY 1924 Frontier Aosely Channel Section number - Erie County, OHIO Page COVER Substantive Review Date Listed Continuation Sheet National Park Service Great American Racing Derby Sandusky MRA National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior NPS Form 10-900- Substantivo Rovio UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 16IH DAY: NOMINATOR: STATE DETAILED EVALUATION: Y ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS : 11/12/90 9/28/90 REJECT DATE RETURN DISCIPLINE DATE RECEIVED: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: DATE OF PENDING LIST: Hisgerian V ACCEPT MULTIPLE RECOM./CRITERIA Sandusky MRA _count _resource type STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION _architectural classification _summary paragraph _completeness _applicable criteria _relating significance to the resource _context _acreage _verbal boundary description _boundary justification - presentation OTHER COMMENTS - Phone current FUNCTION photographs materials DESCRIPTION clarity SIGNIFICANCE BIBLIOGRAPHY other Builder/Architect Period historic CLASSIFICATION Date ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION justification of exception justification of areas checked descriptive text Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to GEOGRAPHICAL DATA relationship of integrity to significance Specific dates Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Statement of Significance one paragraph) Signed UTMS _sketch maps USGS maps *, of 5 M201990 Erie County, OH MAR 2 0 1990 ERIE COUNTY, OHIO MAR 2 0 Multiple Property Cover Sheet Reference Number: 64000649 Please refer to the map in the Multiple Property Cover Sheet for this property
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