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Recreation Park
Binghamton, NY
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| Park: | Recreation Park |
| Description: | Allan Herschell |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 60 Jumping Horses, 2 chariots |
| Music: | Band Organ: Wurl 146-B late-style (orig) |
| Notes: | Still in original location, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1992 |
| Comments: | Building updated 1997-98. Donated by Lillian Sweet, daughter of George F. Johnson 1 of 6 given by GFJ with the stipulation that the carousel rides will always be free. |
| History: | Recreation Park, Binghamton, NY, 1925 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Rt. 17 or I-88 to Binghamton. Exit 4S. Take connector Hwy (Rte 363) until crosses river and becomes Riverside Dr. R on Beethoven St. to park. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Contact park for hours of operation. Rides are free. |
| Mailing Address: | 58-78 Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY, 13905 |
| Telephone: | 607-772-7017 |
| Website: | www.gobroomecounty.com/community/Carousels |
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