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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Carousel - Luna Park 18 Cavell Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No B4303	The Carousel at Luna Park, St Kilda, is the largest and most ornate of such structures in the country and the only one to retain an early enclosure; it is of National significance. The Carousel is a unique Edwardian creation, featuring particularly lively carved horses and two chariots, a highly decorative centre-piece and outer frieze featuring "fine art" painted scenes, together with a wealth of carved swags, rococco framing, cupids and special lighting. The design of ... more	B4303	National
Luna Park - Face & Scenic Railway 18 Cavell Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No B4872	Luna Park in St Kilda was established by the US/Canadian entrepreneur J D Williams, with the three Phillips brothers, Leon, Herman and Harold from Los Angeles. Williams was the main instigator and had established one of the first cinema chains in Australia soon after arriving in 1909. They leased the triangular site of a previous failed amusement park on the St Kilda foreshore in mid 1911 and proceeded to construct an amusement park based on the latest American trends. ... more	B4872	International
Dodgems Building - Luna Park Cnr Esplanade and Cavill Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No B6436	The Dodgems Building is of National significance as one of the few remaining early structures in either of Australia's most famous amusement parks - the Luna Parks in both Melbourne and Sydney. This whimsical structure was built in 1926 to house the newly patented "Dodgem Cars" ride on the first floor. Probably the first example of this popular attraction in the country, it is remarkable that the ride is still operating (though without the original cars). The oddly-shaped plan ... more	B6436	National
The Pretzel - Luna Park Ghost Train , Tunnel of Terror 18 Lower Esplanade,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No B6648	The Ghost Train in Luna Park, St Kilda is of national significance as one of the few remaining early structures in Australia's most famous operating amusement park. The original "Pretzel" dark ride was acquired from the hugely successful Pretzel Amusement Ride Company, based in New Jersey in the United States, and was installed in 1934. The rides were incredibly popular and sold to foreign amusement parks such as Luna Park Paris and Blackpool's Pleasure Beach. The current Ghost ... more	B6648	National