C. W. Parker Carousel Museum 320 S. Esplanade Street Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 (913) 682-1331  Saturday & Sunday: 1 - 5 PM closed the month of January Age 12 and older: $6 (includes 1 ride) Under 12: $3      additional rides $1.50 C W Parker Carousel Museum Map

1913 Parker Carry-us-all #118 (print of the carousel available for purchase)

The C W Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth, Kansas is a fun place for children and adults.

Charles Wallace Parker of Abilene, Kansas bought a used carousel in 1892. He soon began doing his own repairs and repairs on other carousels. While doing the work, he would replace the manufacturer's name with his own. In a few years, he began the C.W. Parker factory and began building "carry-us-alls" and other amusements rides. 

C.W. moved his factory to a larger facility that he built in Leavenworth in 1911. He continued the operation until his death in 1932. His son continued the company in Leavenworth until 1955 when he moved to Florida.

Along the way, the Parker company produced approximately 1,000 carousels. The exact number is uncertain because of his "rebranding" of carousels in the early years. Only 16 of Parker's carousels are known to be in operation today - 2 of them at the museum.

Artizan A-X-1 band organ donated by Melissa Etheridge, who grew up in Leavenworth,

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