George W. Johnson Park Carousel
George W. Johnson Park Carousel | |
 Carousel in George W. Johnson Park, August 2009 | |
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| Location | George W. Johnson Park, Endicott, New York |
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| Coordinates | 42°6′40″N 76°3′3″W / 42.11111°N 76.05083°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1934 |
| MPS | Broome County Carousels MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001964[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 25, 1992 |
George W. Johnson Park Carousel is a historic carousel located at Endicott in Broome County, New York. The carousel and its pavilion were built in 1934. The carousel is housed in a wooden, one story, 16-sided, pavilion. The carousel has 36 horses standing three abreast, each of which is a "jumper," and two chariots. It was constructed by the Allan Herschell Company. It is one of six carousels donated to the citizens of Broome County by George F. Johnson (1857–1948), president of Endicott Johnson Corporation.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[1]
Other carousels located in the Greater Binghamton Region:
- C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel
- George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel
- Highland Park Carousel
- Ross Park Carousel
- West Endicott Park Carousel
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Kathleen LaFrank (June 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: George W. Johnson Park Carousel". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-20. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".
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Categories:
- Parks in Broome County, New York
- History of Broome County, New York
- Carousels on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state)
- National Register of Historic Places in Broome County, New York
- Amusement rides introduced in 1934
- Buildings and structures in Broome County, New York
- Tourist attractions in Broome County, New York
- 1934 establishments in New York (state)