The Queens Courier had a great story about the Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village opening for the season.
“The Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village is opening for the season this weekend, ushering in nostalgic charm and new surprises for the spring and summer.
The historical landmark, resting in the middle of the Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village, is preparing for its 115th year of operation.
Though only having 45 years of residence at Forest Park, the current carousel was constructed in 1903 by world-renowned artist and carver Daniel Muller. It is one of the two carousels left that he and his brother Alfred hand carved.
Before the Muller carousel was purchased, another stood in its spot for approximately 50 years. According to a 1966 article in the Long Island Daily Press, a raging fire burned and destroyed the original carousel at Forest Park.”
Read the entire article at: http://qns.com/story/2018/03/19/forest-park-carousel-queens-gets-ready-another-go-round-spring-summer-fun/
