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Our Carousel Band Organ

Sponsored by:

Commander Bernard "Bud" Deacon​

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He wouldn't call it a carousel. "I like the word 'merry-go-round' better because it conveys merriment, joy," said Retired US Navy Commander Bernard Deacon, the 88-year-old Good Samaritan who literally gave a voice to Salem's Riverfront Carousel. With a $65,000 gift, Deacon sponsored the purchase of the splendid, full-voiced band organ that fills the building with spirited, toe-tapping tunes. "I wanted to buy the music," he explained, dedicating his gift to his own seven grandchildren and children everywhere who will come to ride Salem's Carousel.

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Though Deacon passed away before the carousel's completion, he never missed a chance to promote the project. "People don't realize how much good you are doing with the depth and magnitude of a project like this," he told supporters. "Each horse creates its own happiness and good feelings."

Hours

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REGULAR HOURS

Mon-Sat: 10a-5p

Sun: 11a-5p

Get Here

Located in Historic

Downtown Salem at the

intersection of

Front St and State St.

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101 Front St NE

Salem, Oregon 97301

Contact Us

503-540-0374

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We strive to keep the dream alive by embracing our community.

 

Our goal remains to inspire creative living, community cohesiveness, cooperation, diversity, inclusion, imagination and fun, for all

generations to come!

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© 2001 Salem's Riverfront Carousel

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. Federal Tax  ID #91-1815668.

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Salem's Riverfront Carousel is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers by emailing us at salemcarousel@gmail.com

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