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Paragon Park Carousel

  • Also Known As: Carousel Unter the Clock
  • Also Known As: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. 85
  • Address: 1 Wharf Ave
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Structure


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Carrera, Frank Architect
Weiss, Gustav, et al. Architect
1928/00/00

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Particulars for Paragon Park Carousel:
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Art
Amusement ride Carousel
Area of Significance Entertainment - Recreation
Historic Use Fair
Criteria Historic Event
Attribute Moved property
Carousel style Philadelphia model carousel
Owner Private
Sight Category Structure
Historic Use Work of Art



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 14th September 1999

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Paragon Park Carousel
Registry Address: 1 Wharf Ave.
Registry Number: 99001081
Resource Type: Structure
Owner: Private
Architect: Carrera, Frank; Weiss, Gustav, et al.
Attribute: Philadelphia model carousel
Contributing Buildings: 1
Contributing Structures: 1
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination
Certification: Listed in the National Register
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Art, Entertainment-recreation
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Criteria Consideration: Moved property
Significant Year: 1928
Historic Function: Recreation and Culture
Historic Sub-Function: Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art), Fair
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art) Fair

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