Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Carrousel
N 43° 01.784 W 078° 52.375
17T E 673294 N 4766312
An actual carrousel still exits inside the museum where they were originally built decades ago, in North Tonawanda, New York.
Waymark Code: WM1NR5
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2007
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The carrousel, a mainstay of amusement venues and county fairs represents American culture at leisure from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum within the Allan Herschell Company factory complex is one of only three remaining historic buildings in which American carrousels were produced. The museum interprets the early amusement ride history in the United States. The historical preservation of the few remaining hand-carved carrousels is of national concern. The complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings and the New York State Register of Historic Sites.
Carvers are still on site, restoring and creating new horses from detailed drawings left behind. A Wurlitzer Band Organ still provides the music! The Wurlitzer Organ was also made in North Tonawanda, New York.
I ride every time I go to the museum and I always get an outside horse!
Carousel Location: Neighborhood Park
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
One Adult fee of $5.00 lets you into the museeum and one ride. Additional rides $0.50.
Family and group rates apply. Additional tours by appointment 716-693-1885.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday thru Sunday
Noon til 4
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.