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| Park: | Rye Playland |
| Description: | Prior & Church Racing Derby |
| Carousel Class: | Classic Wood Carousel |
| Last Update: | 2024 |
| Status: | Active |
| Model: | Racing Derby |
| Year Built: | 1927 |
| Type: | 4 rows, Park, Track, All Wood composition |
| Figures: | 56 Jumping Horses |
| Music: | No Band Organ: |
| Notes: | Still in original location, Recognized as a National Historic Landmark - 1987, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1980 |
| Comments: | One of 2 racing derby machines operating in U.S. The only one with M. C. Illions carved horses. Building is original. |
| History: | Rye Playland Park, Rye, NY, 1928 to present
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| Directions/Hours: | Take exit 19 off of I-95 (Rye Playland). Operating hours vary. Check with the park for the operating schedule. |
| Mailing Address: | 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580 |
| Telephone: | 914-813-7010 |
| Website: | www.playland.com |
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