C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel
Appearance
C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel | |
![]() C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel, Johnson City, NY, February 2012 | |
Location | C. Fred Johnson Park, Johnson City, New York |
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Coordinates | 42°7′2″N 75°57′1″W / 42.11722°N 75.95028°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1923 |
Architect | Herschell, Allan, Co. |
MPS | Broome County Carousels MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 91001968[1] |
Added to NRHP | January 25, 1992 |
C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel is a historic carousel located at Johnson City in Broome County, New York. The carousel and its pavilion were built in 1923. The carousel is housed in a wooden, two story, 18-sided, enclosed pavilion topped by a six sided cupola. The carousel has 72 figures - all horses - each of which is a "jumper." 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:
- George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel
- George W. Johnson 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: C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-20. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".
External links
[edit]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 1923
- Buildings and structures in Broome County, New York
- Tourist attractions in Broome County, New York
- 1923 establishments in New York (state)
- Central New York Registered Historic Place stubs