Jane's Carousel
| Author | : Jane Walentas |
| Publisher | : Phaidon Press |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 2021-07-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1838661883 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781838661885 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Download or read book Jane's Carousel written by Jane Walentas and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of one woman's remarkable 25-year odyssey to restore the beloved carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park In 1983 a dream to revive the Dumbo area of Brooklyn was underway. Part of that plan was a carousel and it fell to Jane Walentas to find one. After extensive research, she located an intact 1922 example with 48 exquisitely carved horses -- and then embarked on a two-plus decade restoration mission to return the historic attraction to its original elegance. After painstaking work, Walentas's next hurdle was to secure a spot in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Finally, in September 2011, Jane's Carousel opened to the public and has since become a beloved New York City destination.
