Ross Park Carousel - Binghamton, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 04.520 W 075° 54.468
18T E 424906 N 4658538
A large carousel at Ross Park Zoo
Waymark Code: WMN422
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 2

From website: "Installed in 1920, this carousel features 60 jumping horses, 4-abreast; 2 chariots (one with monkeys); and an original 51-key Wurlitzer Military Band Organ. Park also features 5th oldest zoo in the United States, the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier (unusual hands-on children's museum), a playground, and a sheltered picnic area, all in a wooded setting."

"Carousel is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. For carousel hours, weather permitting, go to City of Binghamton Parks and Recreation Department: (visit link)

"Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
During the months of July and August, the Carousel will open until 7:45pm on Thursday's only"
Street address:
60 Morgan Road
Ross Park Zoo
Binghamton, NY USA
13903


County / Borough / Parish: Broome

Year listed: 1992

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Recreation And Culture Outdoor Recreation

Current function: Recreation And Culture Outdoor Recreation

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 05/30/2014 To: 09/06/2014

Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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