North Tonawanda, New York - Carousels Factory Tour
- Address:
- 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, NY
- Directions:
- At the Herschell Carousel Factory Museum. I-290 exit 2. Drive north, cross the river, and immediately exit onto Division St. Make the first left onto Christiana St., cross under the highway, then drive eight blocks. Turn right onto Vandervoort St., then right onto Thompson St.
- Admission:
- $5 Adult, $4 kids, $2.50 Seniors.
- Hours:
- Apr-Dec. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 716-693-1885
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When you first walk into the museum your right inside one of the shops where they carved the carousel horses and menagerie animals, and displayed are the machinery (some belt driven) and hand tools needed by craftsman. They also have a climate controlled room in which are a wide spectrum of animals carved by the company, which were purchased from a private collector.
Probably the most "hands on" exhibit is in the round house, where they used to test the carousels. They have set up a 1916 Herschell Carousel, complete with a Wurlitzer band organ to accompany your "spin" 'round the room with appropriate music.
Last time I was there they had just acquired the original roll punching machinery from the Wurlitzer factory used to make paper player rolls for band organs, and all of their master rolls. Quite fascinating! [Cory Wright, 10/22/2008]
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