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Carousel and Pavilion, Golden Gate Park
Located in the Children's Playground in Golden Gate Park, this 96-year old vintage carousel includes 62 wooden animals and 4 benches. The carousel resides in a large domed building supported by sixteen Doric columns. Built in 1862 the building was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Rome. The original machinery to spin the carousel was located in an adjacent building with a long, underground shaft providing the power. Restored and rededicated in 1988, the carousel is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and Friday-Sunday the rest of the year.
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