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Is the carousel still at Jantzen Beach?
In 1928, the carousel was repossessed and its parts were relocated to Portland for the opening of Jantzen Beach Amusement Park. Since then, the park became a shopping mall, Jantzen Beach Center. The carousel was removed during the mall’s $50 million renovation in 2012, and reportedly remains in storage on site.
What happened Jantzen Beach?
In 1970, after several years of decline, the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park was shuttered and demolished.
Where did the Jantzen Beach carousel go?
They were told the carousel is intact. The previous mall owner, Edens has donated the carousel to Portland nonprofit Restore Oregon, so it will soon have a new home in the Portland area.
Why did Jantzen Beach Amusement Park close?
Some of the hand carved horses were made by inmates of the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. The amusement park’s popularity peaked during the 1940s. In the late 1950s, attendance declined while the commercial value of the land increased. The park closed on Labor Day, 1970.
Is Jantzen still in business?
In 1995, the company dropped the production of menswear to concentrate on women’s apparel, returning to its roots in swimsuits. In 2002, the Jantzen trademark was purchased by Perry Ellis International, Inc. In 2019, Perry Ellis International, Inc. sold the Jantzen brand to Jantzen Brands Corporation.
What year did Jantzen Beach Amusement Park close?
1970
The front car of the Big Dipper roller coaster, now held in the OHS Museum collections, is pictured here during a ride in May 1964. Jantzen Beach amusement park closed six years later in July 1970.
What year did Jantzen Beach amusement park close?
When did Jantzen Beach Amusement Park open?
May 26, 1928
Jantzen Beach Amusement Park opened in May 26, 1928, on Hayden Island, and was the largest amusement park in the nation during that time — over 123 acres — and cost $500,000 to build.