Charles I.D. Looff of Rhode Island, who built Coney Island’s carrousel, built this carrousel in 1904-07 as a wedding gift for his daughter, Emma. It was located in Natatorium Park, an amusement park on the bank of the Spokane River, until the park closed in 1968. The carrousel was restored and placed in its new home in Riverfront Park after the close of Expo ’74. Take a spin and try to catch the brass ring for a free ride.
Downtown Spokane | Heritage Walk
Discover the unique history, charm and diversity of downtown Spokane
Discover the unique history, charm and diversity of downtown Spokane
- 1: Clock Tower
- 2: Expo '74 Plaque
- 3: Flour Mill
- 4: Montgomery Wards
- 5: Old City Hall
- 6: Looff Carrousel
- 7: Coeur D'Alene Hotel/The Milner
- 8: Bennett Block
- 9: The Crescent (Crescent Court)
- 10: Peyton Building
- 11: Whitten Block (Fugazzi Restaurant)
- 12: Miller Building (Hotel Lusso)
- 13: The Davenport Hotel
- 14: Fire of 1889 Plaque
- 15: Steam Plant (Steam Plant Square)
- 16: The Davenport Tower
- 17: Symons Building
- 18: Sherwood Building