JULY 2014
Seaside Heights’ historic carousel to be auctioned off — whole or piece by piece
The Star-Ledger
The elaborate hand-carved 1910 carousel gracing Casino Beach Pier in Seaside Heights survived Hurricane Sandy and the devastating fire of 2012, …
County’s Carousels Celebrate 80 Years of Rides
TWC News
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — In honor of National Carousel Day, Broome County will take time to recognize its own carousels that have been around for 80 years …
Cafesjian Carousel: Going round and round since 1914
TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
Mya Allen, 2, of Maple Grove holds on tight as she rides the 100-year-old Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Park in St. Paul on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.
After Early Controversies Carousel Found A Home In Bushnell Park
Hartford Courant
Bushnell Park Carousel hosts a 100th birthday celebration on Saturday, July 26, with family entertainment and free merry-go-round rides all day.
Glimpse of History: American amusement park 101 – Bertrand Island
The Star-Ledger
Its growth as an amusement park was through the efforts of Louis Kraus, who owned the property and added rides and a dance hall in 1925.
Bay Beach offers affordable, old-school fun
OnMilwaukee.com
Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay has a rich history and today offers rides, scenic views, picnic areas, a wading pool, a mini passenger train …
Carousel for Missoula to celebrate 19 years with dinner party, auction
The Missoulian
A Carousel for Missoula is planning a dinner to celebrate its 19th year of going in circles. The dinner, which is sponsored by Missoula Textile Services, …
Share your memories and photos of Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park
The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com
Andrea Coreighty and Dennis Snead hold their last day’s haul in front of Pontchartrain Beach amusement park when the park’s gates closed for the …
[Albany, OR] Carousel receives major donation
Albany Democrat Herald
Albany’s downtown carousel project received a giant financial boost this week with the finalization of a $3 million gift from an anonymous donor.
Pennsylvania’s Dorney Park commemorates 130 years of fun
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with several activities. The park revealed a new sign with Alfundo, the park’s former clown mascot. An all-you-can-eat picnic was held Sunday in the Food Fest Grove. Ambassadors gave out front-of-line access or reserved seating to 130 guests. Lehigh Valley Business (Bethlehem, Pa.) (8/15)
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