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Crossroads Village’s Rare Vintage Amusement Rides
Come celebrate the 100th birthday of our Superior Wheel! It was built by Charles W. Parker in 1910 and had a long and colorful history before it was moved to Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in 1991. It even survived the flood waters of Hurricane Agnes!
Its ten beautifully painted gondolas - all original- are adorned with carved wooden scrollwork and mirrors. The top of the Wheel is about 46 feet high, giving you a tree-top view of Mott Lake and the Village!
The Superior Wheel shares a grassy setting with C. W. Parker’s spectacular 1912 Carousel and its herd of handsome hand-painted horses. In fact, this is the only place in the world where you can enjoy two side-by-side Parker amusement rides in full operation.
Joining them are the Mott Lake Flyer, Venetian swings and pony carts that provide plenty of old-fashioned fun for your little ones. To learn more about these spectacular vintage rides and Genesee County Parks' Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad visit www.geneseecountyparks.org.
Your Name:
Hilda McShane
Your City and State:
Flint, Michigan
Your mailing address:
Genesee County Parks, 5045 Stanley, Flint, Michigan, 48506
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Crossroads Village
My family and I have been going to the Village for twenty years. There is a lot more there than just the vintage rides. The old steam train and the entertainment is fantastic and the buildings and the village are great for just wandering around.
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This is the kind of real American antique that appeals to me. Used by generations in every day life.