CMOM Brings Historic Installation Back Full Circle
A “grand” piece of Memphis history is about to be brought back to life.
The Memphis Grand Carousel, a former Libertyland fixture, will make its new home in 2017 adjacent to the Children’s Museum of Memphis.
“We are proud that we are going to be able to bring this treasure back to life in the city where she belongs,” says Dick Hackett, CEO of the museum. “I am very confident that the carousel will become an icon of Memphis because it is going to be worthy of that in quality. The restoration is first-class – very historic-minded restoration, and we think the building itself is going to be something to see.”
… Once restored, the carousel will be brought back to Memphis and placed in a new, $5 million facility next to the Children’s Museum. The carousel pavilion will not only include a spot for the carousel but also a 300-seat ballroom and pre-function space, which will be available for rentals. The Children’s Museum will not start booking for events until the construction process is well underway.
… Montgomery Martin Contractors LLC is the contractor on the project, and Designshop is the architect.
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