Johnson, C. Fred, Park Carousel - Johnson City, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 07.049 W 075° 57.003
18T E 421463 N 4663257
This Carousel is in C. Fred Johnson Park in Johnson City
Waymark Code: WMNWHP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 2

From the carousel brochure at
(visit link)
"Installed in 1923, this carousel is the largest of the six in the area, featuring 72 figures, 4-abreast. This carousel is considered the most elaborate group of carvings in our collection. Original scenic panels and beveled mirrors remain. Park also includes a basketball court, ball fields, volleyball court, a playground, and a small water spray park for children. Park open 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Holiday Lights on the Carousel held weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas... Call the Johnson City parks office at (607) 797-3031 (6:30 am-2:30 pm weekdays) for more details."
Street address:
98 C F J Blvd
Jonson City, NY USA
13790


County / Borough / Parish: Broome

Year listed: 1992

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Social History

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Recreation And Culture Monument/Marker

Current function: Recreation And Culture Monument/Marker

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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