C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel Explained

C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel
Location:C. Fred Johnson Park, Johnson City, New York
Coordinates:42.1172°N -75.9503°W
Built:1923
Architect:Herschell, Allan, Co.
Added:January 25, 1992
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:91001968

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.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Other carousels located in the Greater Binghamton Region:

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel. June 1991. 2009-11-20 . Kathleen LaFrank. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying seven photos.