Botanica fundraising brochure

A New Home
For Old Memories
Joyland Amusement Park
1949 - 2014
The Carousel Pavilion
Botanica • Wichita
2014 - Future
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Joyland History
The carousel was a centerpiece of the Joyland Amusement
Park located at 2801 South Hillside. Joyland was founded
by Lester Ottaway and his sons Herbert and Harold on
June 12, 1949. After Lester’s death in the mid-1950s, his
three sons, Herbert, Harold, and Eddie continued running
it as a family operation. In the early 1970s Stanley and
Margaret Nelson became the owners. The Nelsons were
the driving force behind the park for over 30 years.
Unfortunately, the park closed in 2004. Pieces of the
rides have been scattered to places unknown, but some
have been saved. The carousel is one such piece, and is
very worthy of restoration. Designed by Allan Herschell
Company in 1949, it spent 59 years of its life at Joyland. At
the end of every season, it was disassembled, protecting
it from harsh winter weather. Thanks to this maintenance,
we still have all of the original horses.
In May 2014, it was announced that Joyland owner Margaret
Nelson Spear donated the carousel to Botanica, to be fully
restored and housed in a special carousel pavilion for all
to enjoy.
“My desire for the Carousel is that it be restored and function for the enjoyment of my
children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and children of all ages in the Wichita
community as a reminder of the amusement park thrills that once were.”
- Margaret Nelson Spear
Letter from the Architect
As a life-long native of Wichita, I grew up riding my bicycle to Joyland Amusement Park. My fondest memories are of
the huge swimming pool with its 10-foot-tall diving board and 25-foot-tall diving platform. At the time, they seemed 100
feet tall.
Beyond the swimming pool was the midway, lined with rides for all ages. There was one of the greatest roller coasters
in the country, a Ferris wheel, and a tilt-a-whirl that usually sent my sense of balance to a bench for a while. And of
course the Dodgem Cars were always good for getting back at your friends. But the centerpiece of the midway was a
merry-go-round, a carousel that came to life whenever a loud bell rang and Louie the Clown played his Wurlitzer organ.
It was the greatest family place in this region.
Today, not much remains to recognize Joyland for what it once was. It will always be missed by those of us who had the
chance to remember what it was really like. However...
We have a wonderful opportunity to save the centerpiece of Joyland. The carousel was donated
by Margaret Nelson Spear to Botanica, where it will once again come to life. And I have been given the
privilege of designing a pavilion that will be its home for many years to come.
As the architect on this project, as a Wichita native, and as a grandfather and a true kid at heart, my hope
is that the carousel again establishes itself as a centerpiece in its new home. After all, Botanica is now the
family place in Wichita.
I earnestly urge everyone: spread the word about this project, donate, and keep the memories of riding this
carousel alive.
Simply put, reserve your ticket!
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Dan Wilson, Partner
WDM Architects
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Existing Entrance
Pavilion
Margie Button
Memorial Fountain
and Garden
Grand Lawn
Carousel Pavilion
Downing
Children’s Garden
Frank Smith
Woodland Glade
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• A New Home for Old Memories •
• A Ticket to Preserving a Piece of Wichita History •
• A New Home for Old Memories •
• A Ticket to Preserving a Piece of Wichita History •
• A New Home for Old Memories •
• A Ticket to Preserving a Piece of Wichita History •
• A New Home for Old Memories •
• A Ticket to Preserving a Piece of Wichita History •
• A New Home for Old Memories •
• A Ticket to Preserving a Piece of Wichita History •
• A New Home for Old Memories •
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469 Ways to Reserve Your Ticket
The Carousel Building and monument sign: “Your Name” Pavilion – $1.8 million
1. Event Stage — $50,000
2. Grand Lawn — $250,000
3. “Your Name” 2’ x 5’ engraved stone pavers (x285) — $1,000 each
4. Formal Reflection Pool — $35,000
5. Observation Deck overlooking Grand Lawn — $20,000
6. Water features (x4) — $25,000 each
7. Large planted artist decorated pots (x6) — $10,000 each
8. Gathering Plaza & circulation walks — $200,000
9. Raised observation deck between Party Room and Grand Lawn — $75,000
10. Organ Room, organ display and maintenance — $15,000
11. Party Room adjacent to Carousel — $200,000
12. Stanchions around Carousel (x24 panels) — $300 each
13. Carousel Horse Cupola — $15,000
14. Small Family Garden — $10,000
15. Family Garden — $15,000
16. Shaded Deck seating (x3 areas) — $75,000 each
17. Stone surround at main entrys (x2) — $6,000 each
18. Large Family Garden — $35,000
19. Recognition coins in the floor pattern (x100) — $200 each
20. Entry Walk — $30,000
21. Landscaped extension of Grand Lawn — $50,000
22. Accent stone wall (approx. 3’ tall) — $30,000
23. Custom Joyland themed light fixtures (x8) — $4,000 each
24. Joyland history, Botanical education, Sculpture, Points of Interest along Entry Walk (x5) — $4,000 each
25. Joyland themed sconce lighting (x6) — $3,000 each
26. Benches (x10) — $1,500 each
27. Children’s grotto water feature — $15,000
Total Project Cost: $3,639,200
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Project Description
Process Background
In September 2015 Botanica solicited proposals from a select list of architects that
included a conceptual design for a pavilion that would house the 40’ diameter Joyland
carousel. The program called for a design that allows for year-round use with operable
wall systems that open for good weather and close in harsher weather conditions. Also
to be included are an indoor party space, public restrooms, an organ room, storage, and
exterior shaded deck areas.
The makeup of this group included Botanica staff, volunteers, board members,
and selected general interest people.
Discussion points were similar to those from the development committee with
the desire that the pavilion be an iconic structure that works well with the overall
Botanica character. Comments from this committee had more to do with detailed
building operation and management. WDM presented very early concept
sketches to this group for discussion. The general direction of the sketches was
Botanica organized an architectural selection committee that interviewed each well received.
architectural firm. Conceptual designs were presented by each firm. WDM Architects
was selected, through the interview process, to work with Botanica to continue in the Meeting with Gordon Ramsey: Gordon is building the organ for the carousel
development of a schematic design document that would be used for fundraising pavilion. As an all-important background sound for the carousel, the organ will
be custom-made for this interior space using many of the music reels from the
purposes.
original organ at Joyland. Gordon provided WDM with space requirements for
Botanica Board of Trustees/Project Development Committee: WDM met with this the organ and a work space needed for maintenance of the organ.
committee to determine its vision for the carousel pavilion and how it would relate to
Approved Schematic Design: The Botanica Carousel Pavilion schematic design
the existing gardens and any future expansion on the west side of the property.
images that are shown in this document reflect much of the work with the
The discussion led to the pavilion being a centerpiece and the first phase of a broader committees involved in the design process. On January 21, 2016 WDM presented
expansion that would include a west entry, 400-person event space, a butterfly the pavilion design to the development committee, the building committee, and
others interested in the project. About 40 people attended the presentation. The
conservatory, a grand lawn with concert staging, and additional parking.
schematic design received a unanimous consensus of approval from the group. This
Other thoughts related to the pavilion included: iconic design, unique, transparent, final schematic design document is a tool to further promote the project to the public.
quality materials, Kentucky Derby style, reflect Joyland heritage, carousel story, shaded
seating, focus on the carousel, simple yet classic design, a draw for children and adults
of all ages, touches of carnival, inside bench seating, overlook into the children’s garden.
Building Committee: WDM also met with this committee early in the design process.
VISION TO THE FUTURE: a second entry point to Botanica featuring event-oriented spaces and parking to support them
Grand
Lawn
Expanded
Parking
Future
Development
Expanded
Parking
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Botanica Carousel Pavilion Co-Chairs
Botanica Contacts: 316.264.0448
Development Director: Jamee Ross
Executive Director: Marty Miller
Tim Buchanan Janice Zerbe
Cindy Miller
Beverly Thornton
Deril Hosford Linda Kizzire
Charlie Wilson, Board Treasurer
Posthumously, Dick Weidenbach
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