Jane's Carousel

By Jane Walentas

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1838661883
• ISBN13: 9781838661885
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.3" x 12.2"