The Carousel - Old Lyme, CT
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N 41° 17.172 W 072° 16.688
18T E 727931 N 4574102
The Carousel at Old Lyme is located on Hartford Avenue near Sound View Beach.
Waymark Code: WMEYRJ
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2012
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The Allan Herschell Company, of North Tonawanda, NY, began building carousels in 1915. One of their carousels, which was built in 1925 can be found in the coastal town of Old Lyme, CT, on Hartford Avenue, the main road leading to Sound View Beach.
The carousel as twenty carved wooden horses and two stationary seats. open evenings from 7pm to 9pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is housed a building next door to an ice cream shop and gift store. The carousel is a popular gathering place and focal point for early evening activity in Old Lyme.
Carousel Location: Neighborhood Park
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
$1.50 per ride
$25 for twenty ride tokens (good anytime)
Hours of Operation:
7pm to 9pm daily Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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