 The park district does not appear to have moved the carousel after taking over in 1945 , as a 1955 newspaper article noted it was still in the same spot it had occupied for 38 years . The carousel was again operated as a concession within the park , this time by the wife of Everett DuBois , the park superintendent . Like Hubbs , Mrs. DuBois operated the carousel for almost 10 years . Although the district did not change the ride 's location , it noted in 1955 that the equipment was showing its age . In 1955 the park district attempted to paint over the oil paintings on the canopy , which had deteriorated . The Indianapolis Art League objected , and volunteered to restore the original paintings rather than have them painted over with Disney characters . 
