| Grand Ole Carousel | |
|---|---|
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| Six Flags St. Louis | |
| Area | Britannia |
| Coordinates | 38°30′53″N90°40′35″W / 38.5146403°N 90.6763834°W |
| Status | Under renovation |
| Opening date | 1972 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Model | Carousel #35 |
The Grand Ole Carousel is a carousel at Six Flags St. Louis. It opened in 1972, and was originally manufactured by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters in 1915. [1] The Carousel was originally installed at Luna Park in Cleveland, Ohio. [2]
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