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Lighthouse Point Park
New Haven, CT
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| Park: | Lighthouse Point Park |
| Description: | Murphy Brothers/Carmel/Looff |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2021 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | c.1911 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 56 Jumping Horses, 13 Standing Horses, 1 Menagerie Animal (1 Camel), 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Stinson 57/Wurl 165 rolls |
| Notes: | Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1983, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 2018 |
| Comments: | Rare Murphy Brothers carousel with Carmel and Looff carvings. In addition to the horses, two dragon chariots and one camel ride the four-abreast platform. |
| History: | Original Location Unknown, c.1911 to ?
Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven, CT, 1916 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Route I-95 North to Exit 50 (Woodward Ave.). Turn right at 2nd light (Townsend Ave). Continue on Townsend to 2nd light (Lighthouse Rd). Bear right - Park at end of road. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hours vary. |
| Mailing Address: | 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT, 06512 |
| Telephone: | 203-946-8327 |
| Website: | www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/parks/facilities/lighthouse_point_carousel_.htm |
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