Restoring Carousels

Re “Burbank Carousel Is Latest Placed by Family Who Restores the Antiques,” May 18.

The Perrons may not realize it, but they are not only restoring the old carousels but the old memories that go along with them.

I send my sincere thanks to them for bringing back to life the merry-go-round that was located on the Ocean Park Pier, as it was called in the ‘40s when I was growing up. The pier was loaded with a magic of its own, combining the beautiful sounds of carousel music with the exciting sounds from other rides and especially with the laughing lady who resided above the fun house (later called the house of mirrors). Does anyone remember how much fun it was to stand up high in the saddle on the merry-go-round and reach for the rings that were held out on a long arm, hoping to snag the one gold ring and a free ride? I do. It happened once and I’ll never forget it.

I can hardly wait to go to Media City Center mall in Burbank and do some visiting.

JOYCE STRAUSS

North Hollywood