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Note: This item is out of stock and has been retired.
(It may still be available from the retailers listed in the ‘notes’ section below)
Description
If you’re looking for a unique gift for that hard-to-buy for Endicott native, this is it. This figure depicts the #1 horse on the carousel found at George F Johnson Park, on Oak Hill Avenue in Endicott.
To Purchase
Online: Click on the ‘Add to cart’ button above
By Mail: Click on the ‘Order by mail’ button above to print an order form and send it and your check in the mail.
Retail: Endicott Visitor Center, 300 Lincoln Ave, Endicott NY 13760.
Text on the Back
Horse #1, Carousel at George W Johnson Park
201 Oak Hill Ave, Endicott NY 13760
Between 1919 and 1934, George F. Johnson (1857-1948), shoe manufacturer and great benefactor, donated six beautiful carousels to our local parks. Because of his own poor childhood, “George F.” believed carousels should be enjoyed by everyone and insisted that the municipalities never charge money for a magic ride.
This horse is the lead horse on the carousel at George W. Johnson Park in Endicott. It is one of 36 horses, 3-abreast and 2 chariots in its original carousel pavilion. This carousel was installed in 1934, historically restored in 1994 and updated with the glass enclosure in 1999. It was manufactured by the Allan Herschell Companies of North Tonawanda, New York, in the “country fair” style.
Now, into their eighth decade, these six magnificent machines still spin from Memorial Day to Labor Day at no charge for a ride. These six are part of only about 150 carousels remaining in the nation. All six are included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Dimensions
The size of this figure is 4-1/2” wide, 4-3/8” high and 3/4” thick. It weighs 6.3 ounces.
Note: This figure is also available from the Endicott Visitor Center, 300 Lincoln Ave, Endicott NY 13760.
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