Housing
Another project was started in 1995 to further preserve the carousel for future generations. Coinciding with a visit from officials of the National Carousel Association a new committee was formed to oversee the construction of a permanent building around the carousel. A number of parties donated significant funds to the project including $80,000 raised in the community alone. The construction was facilitated by the Curlew Job Corps building-trades classes and a week of work was donated by crews from Colville and Seattle to finish the project before winter. The 5,500-square-foot (510 m2) building consists of an octagonal room for the carousel, a meeting room, restrooms, and a full kitchen. A large stained glass piece featuring a white carousel horse with black saddle, created by leaded glass artist Bonnie Schmidt, was donated for the restoration project and incorporated into the carousel room.
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