C. W. Parker
American carousel manufacturer (1864–1932)
Charles Wallace Parker (1864–1932), was an American manufacturer of carousels (merry-go-rounds). He was self-titled the "Amusement King".2
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Born Apr 26, 1864, died Oct 28, 1932.1
About
He also called himself "Colonel Parker" although he never served in the military.
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Early life and education
Parker was born in 1864 in Griggsville, Illinois; the family moved to Abilene, Kansas in 1869.
Parker's first venture into the amusement business was purchasing a traveling shooting gallery, a type of carnival game. After touring the area with the gallery, he constructed one of his own, improved, design.
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Career
Occupation: businessperson, entrepreneur.4
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Personal life
- CitizenshipUnited States5
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