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Carousel's of The Triple Cities, Upstate, NY

There are six historic carousels in the Binghamton area. All were built by the Well-Known Carousel maker Allan Herschell and donated to the towns by shoe manufacturer George F. Johnson.

There are only 155 antique carousels in the Us Today. And only 19 left made by Alan Herschell. It's amazing that 6 of Hershell's Carousels are here in The Triple Cities Area in Broome County, NY. No other place has as many carousels as Broome County, NY. according to American Carousel Society.

All six of the Triple Cities Carousels-- two in Binghamton, two in Endicott and one each in Johnson City and Endwell, NY. They are characterized by short legs drawn tightly to the body, oversized heads with glass eyes and round dish saddles. All 300 hand-carved figures are ''jumpers'' that move up and down
GW Johnson Park, Carousel, Endicott, NY
gallery: GW Johnson Park, Carousel, Endicott, NY 		C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel, Johnson City- Gallery
gallery: C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel, Johnson City- Gallery 		West Endicott Park Carousel Gallery
gallery: West Endicott Park Carousel Gallery 		Ross Park Carousel, Morgan Road, Binghamton, N.Y. Gallery
gallery: Ross Park Carousel, Morgan Road, Binghamton, N.Y. Gallery

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Jacki 01-Sep-2011 22:45
I was in Binghamton last month and wanted to ride the carousel in Recreation Park, but it was being repainted this summer. Awwwww. Maybe next year! I grew up there and loved all the carousels in county.
Guest 21-Jul-2010 22:34
I just returned from Endicott and rode the West End and Ross Park[ Binghamton] Merry go Rounds. What a joy to see these priceless carousels maintained and loved today!
jeffery swingle 25-Jul-2009 13:06
i remember riding on the merry go round during my younger years,45 yrs ago,also worked at E.J. as my first job after grad. from j.c.senior high in 1974. i really miss those days,noise from factory,smell of rubber,and the people and there stories they would tell.we need days like that back into our lives. jeff swingle
penny 20-Dec-2008 00:28
i purchased what i was led to believe was a 1950's carousel horse off ebay it is made of what seems to be plastic. what ate the odds i got taken. should also let you know it onlt cost me 49.95 yes thats right . got taken didn't i. thanx for any food back
Summer Fun 19-Nov-2008 04:16
I've been looking for pictures of the CFJ Pool also and came across this site. Spent many summers at the park when we were on vacation from school. Super pool, great merry-go-round. Did anyone find pictures of the pool?
Guest 06-Sep-2008 18:41
I was searching for pictures of CFJ swimming pool when I found this site. Growing up in Johnson City I spent many wonderful hours in this park, in the pool, and on the Merry-Go Round. I would love to find some pictures of the pool.
Dewayne Wiesenmiller 15-Jun-2008 04:39
In the 1950's I worked for Endicott Johnson as a park attendant.
Some afternoons my job was to operate the Merry-Go-Round at the Park near U-E High School. I loved seeing the joy on the childrens faces as they went round and round.
Can someone tell me where that Carousel is now located.
Guest 03-Apr-2005 23:20
I am from the Triple Cities area and proud to be part of the Carousel Capital of the United States. I didn't know the story behind these carousels, so looking at the fantastic pictures and reading about the various sites was a real treat. Thank you!
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