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Santa Monica Pier deputy director reflects on carousel&#8217;s history

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Tourists and visitors alike ride and pass by Santa Monica Pier’s carousel, a local attraction with a rich history. Watch as Jim Harris, deputy director of the Santa Monica Pier and pier historian, recounts the famous ride’s past including Charles Looff who introduced the first carousel.

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Santa Monica Pier deputy director reflects on carousel’s history

By Matthew Fernandez, Justine Sto.Tomas

Sept. 30, 2015 8:54 a.m.