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Meet American Flyer

Sponsored by:

Harold & Jean Charnholm

Bill & Betty Charnholm



Pose: 

Jumper



Position:

Middle Ring



First Ride:

Opening Day June 2nd, 2001

American Flyer is a sleek, prancing stallion, gray as smoke curling from an old-fashioned locomotive. This horse offers a nostalgic tribute to the bygone days. When the Charnholm family of Salem decided to sponsor a carousel horse, they wanted a steed that captured the fun-loving spirit of A. C. Gilbert, the great Salem-born creator of the original toy erector set and beloved American Flyer model trains. American Flyer reflects the enduring power of childhood imagination. 

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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To help us Keep the Dream Alive,

make a donation today!

© 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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