George W. Johnson Park Carousel

George W. Johnson Park Carousel

Carousel in George W. Johnson Park, August 2009
Location George W. Johnson Park, Endicott, New York
Coordinates 42°6′40″N 76°3′3″W / 42.11111°N 76.05083°W / 42.11111; -76.05083Coordinates: 42°6′40″N 76°3′3″W / 42.11111°N 76.05083°W / 42.11111; -76.05083
Area less than one acre
Built 1934
MPS Broome County Carousels MPS
NRHP Reference # 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:

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ 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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