George W. Johnson Park Carousel
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George W. Johnson Park Carousel
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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 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| 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:
- C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel
- George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel
- Highland Park Carousel
- Ross Park Carousel
- West Endicott Park Carousel
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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
- National Register of Historic Places in Broome County, New York
- Amusement rides introduced in 1934
- Buildings and structures in Broome County, New York
- Visitor attractions in Broome County, New York
