Jane's Carousel

47 Water Street | also 41 Water Street | DUMBO | built 1900

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1984
Jane and David Walentas buy an Ohio carousel at auction for $385,000
When Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio, closed to the public in 1984, its 48-horse carousel was sold at auction for $385,000 to the real estate developer David Walentas and Jane Walentas, a former Estee Lauder art director. They moved it to Brooklyn for restoration. It was first meant for a waterfront development at Fulton Ferry that was canceled in 1999.
Source: Wikipedia
2011
September 16
Jane's Carousel opens in a Jean Nouvel pavilion in Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Walentases restored the carousel for 22 years, and it was rechristened Jane's Carousel in October 2006. It opened to the public in Brooklyn Bridge Park on September 16, 2011. Jane Walentas paid a $500,000 fee for the pavilion designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel, and the ride has 30 jumpers, 18 standers and two chariots.
“On September 16, 2011, Jane's Carousel reopened in Brooklyn Bridge Park at 65 Water Street in Brooklyn.”
Source: Wikipedia
2012
October
Hurricane Sandy causes minor water damage to Jane's Carousel
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused minor water damage to Jane's Carousel, which stands on the East River in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The ride reopened a few months later.
“In October 2012, the carousel suffered minor water damage due to Hurricane Sandy, and the ride reopened a few months later.”
Source: Wikipedia

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