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GRPM adding accessible chariot, ramp to iconic carousel The new chariot features a bench with a section that can be lifted up to accommodate someone using a wheelchair. Credit: Grand Rapids Public ...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI— When the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s riverfront construction is completed later this year, its 1928 Spillman carousel will be transformed into a fully accessible space ...
As part of its ongoing renovations, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is ensuring their iconic carousel is fully accessible—and that includes being able to hop onboard for a ride. The museum ...
Construction won’t wrap up until later this year, but the Grand Rapids Public Museum is sharing some photos of a new feature that will allow people with mobility devices to ride its iconic carousel.
Are you ready for a dung beetle chariot? A one-of-a-kind carousel is set to make its LA Zoo debut. ... The carousel features more than 40 hand-carved animals commissioned especially for this project.
That means adding a fully wheelchair-accessible space on the ride, including a ramp and chariot, to the 1928 Spillman Carousel as part of the museum's $50M expansion project.
Southern Tier Artist Mary Grassi is continuing her passion of art with her latest project, a chariot design, over at Endicott’s George W. Johnson Carousel. The chariot's installation happened ...
In addition to restoring the animals, the project includes adding an ADA-accessible chariot and new fencing, making the carousel more inclusive for all visitors. Credit: Grand Rapids Public Museum.
ST. JOSEPH (AP) — The newly refurbished Silver Beach Carousel is set to reopen in downtown St. Joseph after being closed during January for renovations. A new deck and floors, fresh varnish and ...
There are 18 aquatic animals to choose from, or passengers can grab a seat inside a chariot. "It's an inclusive carousel. We do have a ramp for wheelchairs, ...
The carvings on this unique chariot portray the story of local Kevin O’Hara, walking alongside of Missie, a donkey. Kevin is the author of the book, “The Last Donkey Pilgrims: A Man’s Journey Through ...