Herschel Spillman carvers 1915 Early location prior to the Pier 1947 Craig Harlan and Mom Ada Early ride operator 1955 Circa 1950's Circa 1960's Carol & Duane Perron Carousel Saviors the early years of collecting Duane & Carol Perron Ponies in storage at Perron's in Hood River Oregon Press article: Richard Le Francis, Julie Clark and Kathryn Manning form a committee John & Pat Foote benefactors On the way home to Coeur d'Alene Unloading the treasure Carol Perron welcomes her hometown carousel home 4th of July 2011 Getting Ready 4th of July float 4th of July float Red Hot Mama's join ponies The new location is approved Bud Ford & Mayor Widmyer groundbreaking Construction begins The building takes shape The roof goes up Construction through the winter Getting close to completion Carousel in many parts and pieces Volunteers help set up No instructions but they can do it Justin the machinist (guru) Kids love watching the process The entire carousel is suspended Art panels go up The ponies go on Weather-vane install - final touch Ready for the riders Cupola View Working late to get ready... Grand Opening at last Ribbon Cutting Over 1800 riders on opening day Construction crew joins the fun Hayden Tri Club helps the fundraising effort Creekside adopts a fence panel The CdA Tribe adopts a pony: Chief Allan 2017 -Tile floor ready for laying Tile install Tile floor open house Tile floor - many special messages Atsuko Kroetch - Stained Glass Artist Atsuko creates a masterpiece Stained glass in progress Flower of Grace Window Beautiful building at sunset Halloween Event Day after Thanksgiving event Christmas at the Lake sells ride tokens all year