Northrop-Grumman Carousel , Greenport NY
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chstress53
N 41° 06.092 W 072° 21.666
18T E 721605 N 4553384
This 1920s carousel, is housed in a round, gleaming glass structure that allows year-round enjoyment, it is the highlight of Greenports renovated waterfront.
Waymark Code: WMQRB
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2006
Views: 145
Description: Herschell-Spillman
Carousel Class: Classic Wood Carousel
Status: Active - 2004
Year Built: 1920
Type: 3 rows, Portable, All Wood composition
Figures: 36 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots
Music: No Band Organ:
Notes: Operational Ring Arm
Comments: Was relocated to an all weather building in Greenport the Summer of 2001. Machine in storage for many years. Used at one time for outings by the Grumman company at their picnic grounds in Calverton.
History: Traveling carnival, NY?, 1920 to 1950
Farmer's Market ?, Bethpage, NY, 1950's to 1950'5
Grumman Co. Picnic Grounds, Calverton, NY, 1950's to 1995
Mitchell Park, Greenport, NY, 1995 to present
Directions/Hours: Located in downtown Greenport. Greenport is on the North Fork of Long Island.
Mailing Address: 236 3rd Street, Greenport, NY, 11944
Telephone: 613-477-3000
Carousel Location: Neighborhood Park
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
$1.00 per person
Hours of Operation:
Operates daily in Summer 10am – 10pm. Weekends and school holidays in Fall and Winter. Hours vary.
Related Website: [Web Link]
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