Ross Park - Binghamton, NY
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N 42° 04.607 W 075° 54.790
18T E 424464 N 4658704
Ross Park used to be more than the zoo. Electric trolleys ran out to it. There were picnic areas and roller coasters.
Waymark Code: WMPQ1G
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2015
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The WPA Guide to New York #11 The Empire State, 1940:
Tour 25: Alexander Bay-Clayton-Watertown-Boonville-Utica-Norwich-Binghamton [State 12]
Section b. Utica to Binghamton
p 84 of 91
"Ross Park, Park Ave. and Morgan Road consists of more than 100 acres of wooded slopes, shady drives, paths, and picnic sites. It contains a deer park, a wading pool, tennis courts, and the municipal zoo, a large collection of American and foreign wild life."
Land was donated by Erastus Ross. Electric trolleys used to run from downtown to the park which had roller coasters and swings a miniature train and a carousel. The carousel is still there. The Discovery Center is uphill from the zoo. The original entrance gates are not used. There is also land above the zoo which was a picnic area which has gone wild. The old cages have been replaced.
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