[1] It was originally erected near the municipal boardwalk at Rockaways' Playland Amusement Park on Long Island, New York in 1928.

When it was first built, Dentzel owned the ride, while a friend of his operated it as a concession.

When Dentzel died in March 1928, Rockaways' Playland purchased the carousel from his estate, and operated it until 1937.

In late 1962, The Great Southwest Corporation (now Six Flags) bought the Silver Star Carousel from Rockaway's Playland for $25,000.

[3] On March 5, 1988, the Boomtown Carousel reopened after a three-year renovation period.