National Register of Historic Places

Ross Park Carousel

Binghamton, Broome County, New York
Listed
January 25, 1992
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
91001966

About this property

Ross Park Carousel is a historic carousel located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. The carousel is housed in a wooden, one story, 16-sided, pavilion topped by an eight sided cupola. The carousel has 60 horses standing four abreast, each of which is a "jumper," and two chariots. It was constructed by the Allan Herschell Company and contains its original Wurlitzer #146-A Band Organ. The carousel was purchased about 1920 and is one of six carousels donated to the citizens of Broome County by George F. Johnson (1857–1948), president of Endicott Johnson Corporation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

Binghamton, Broome County, New York
42.07545, -75.90749

Categories

ARTENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Ross Park Carousel listed on the National Register?

Ross Park Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Ross Park Carousel?

Ross Park Carousel is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ross Park Carousel?

The period of significance for Ross Park Carousel is recorded as the listed era.

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