The Carousel For All Children, Willobrook Park, Staten Island, NY
Carousel Works, 1997, Park, 25 j, 5 s, 22 m, OL; b/o Stinson 157 roll; Carousel is running. Figures are new wood carvings. History: Willobrook Park; Staten Island, NY, 1997 to present; Directions: Willowbrook Park is located near Staten Island College.
A wooden carousel owned by the Tirelli Family ran on the Midland Beach Boardwalk for approximately 40 years until 1957 when it was sold and dismantled. The Midland and South Beach Boardwalks were popular early 20th century summertime attractions for New York City families, including the Vanderbilts, who "summered" on Staten Island. A large St. Bernard figure that appears on The Carousel For All Children's outer row is a reproduction of one of the figures that appeared on the Tirelli Carousel in Midland Beach. In addition, one of the paintings that adorn the new carousel depicts a bustling Midland Beach Boardwalk scene of yesteryear.
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