The first Columbia opened in the Santa Clara park in 1976 and the Gurnee Columbia opened later that year.
The carousel is known as Carousel Columbia at California's Great America and Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America.
 
In 1994, Santa Clara's Columbia received some minor renovations for its appearance in the movie Beverly Hills Cop III, filmed at the theme park.

In the early 2000s both carousels received touches of red and blue paint.
The original paint scheme was white with gold trim, however, some of the gold trim still remains.

In the 2011/2012 off-season, Carousel Columbia at California's Great America was re-painted.

During the 40 seasons celebration at Six Flags Great America, Columbia Carousel was repainted.
The first Columbia opened in the Santa Clara park in 1976 and the Gurnee Columbia opened later that year. The carousel is known as Carousel Columbia at California's Great America and Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America.  
In 1994, Santa Clara's Columbia received some minor renovations for its appearance in the movie Beverly Hills Cop III, filmed at the theme park.
In the early 2000s both carousels received touches of red and blue paint. The original paint scheme was white with gold trim, however, some of the gold trim still remains.
In the 2011/2012 off-season, Carousel Columbia at California's Great America was re-painted.
During the 40 seasons celebration at Six Flags Great America, Columbia Carousel was repainted.
Columbia Carousel