In 1896, Charles Wallace Parker (1864-1932) built his first carousel in Abilene, Kansas. In 1910 he moved his factory to Leavenworth, Kansas. Although most of Parker's carousels were small and portable, he also carved a number of large three- and four-row park machines. This carousel was built in 1912 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Crossroads Village acquired it in 1983. Starting in 1986, the 36 hand-carved wooden jumping horses, the dragon chariot, and the four metal ponies with a Mother's bench were restored to their original condition by Master Craftsman Dan Gosnell and many dedicated volunteers. The carousel also houses a rare antique Artizan band organ that was built circa 1925 in North Tonawanda, New York, reminiscent of band organs used by traveling shows that would visit small towns. The carousel building was built in 1989 at Crossroads Village, Michigan.