Friday, December 6, 2019

Carillon Historical Park (December 5, 2019)

Went again this year to the Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio to see the historical and Christmas displays at the park this year. As always the Carillon Tree was cool to see. Actually heard the bells ringing this year (they play some music I think on the hour) and enjoyed that. There are many amazing things to see there, of which these photos are only a very few. Many items from the Wright Brothers including as seen directly below the Wright Flyer III which is considered the first actual practical plane (the Wright Flyer which flew at Kitty Hawk, NC was barely controllable) and is quite a sight to see. May the best of the surviving planes as far as condition. I also enjoyed the lights and going into the historic buildings. All are authentic and contain many interesting displays inside. There was also a very cool display on bootleggers and criminals from the 1930's. This was new and enjoyed those items a great deal. It was as usual a very fun night and enjoyed this with Debbie my wife as we explored the sights on what was a beautiful Dayton late fall night. Some explanation can be found with the photos below.     
The Wright Flyer III

 Gas Station from back in the day. 

Ohio built car

Debbie with the old train

Original bicycles

Clock tower

View from the Clock tower


30's era police wagon  

Gangster era Machine gun


Carousel Ride 

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