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Central Park
New York, NY
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| Description: | Stein & Goldstein |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2010 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1908 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 52 Jumping Horses, 5 Standing Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Ruth & Sohn model 33 - converted to Wurlitzer 150 rolls |
| Comments: | Ongoing restoration of the figures. 3rd or 4th carousel on site (1st-1872). Dedicated July 2, 1952. Building gifted by Michael Friedsam (C. B. Altman's) |
| History: | Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1908 to 1951
Central Park, New York City, NY, 1951 to present |
| Directions/Hours: | Enter park at 59th St. & 6th Ave. Carousel is approx 5 blocks on left of the street. Open daily Mon – Fri weather permitting during the winter. Weekend year round. Hour vary. |
| Mailing Address: | 349 West 37th St., New York, NY, 10018 |
| Telephone: | 212-879-0244 |
| Web Site: | www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/carousel.html |
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