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Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight

Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight

Free rides at Balboa Park carousel

Free rides at Balboa Park carousel

The Balboa Park Carousel was all smiles last week as riders reached for the brass ring on a perfect summer day. ☀️ We welcomed families, friends, and carousel lovers to celebrate National Carousel Day together. Fun fact: a brand new clutch was installed just in time to keep the ride ready for your next victory lap! 🎠 #brassring #balboaparkcarousel #foreverbalboapark #balboapark #sandiegoliving #historiccarousel | Balboa Park Carousel

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Saving A Balboa Park Treasure: The Carousel

Saving A Balboa Park Treasure: The Carousel

Fundraising underway for Balboa Park Carousel

Fundraising underway for Balboa Park Carousel

Love is in the (carousel) air! ❤️🎠 Every Tuesday, our dedicated restoration team pours their hearts into preserving and restoring the Balboa Park Carousel - it’s truly a labor of love! 💕 Even Benny, the Restoration Team’s beloved mascot, is on duty, making sure every brushstroke is just right. Weather permitting, we’ll be open for Valentine’s Day and all weekend long! 🌹 Come for a ride Friday February 14th through Monday, February 17th from 11 AM–5:30PM and take a ride with someone special. ✨

Love is in the (carousel) air! ❤️🎠 Every Tuesday, our dedicated restoration team pours their hearts into preserving and restoring the Balboa Park Carousel - it’s truly a labor of love! 💕 Even Benny, the Restoration Team’s beloved mascot, is on duty, making sure every brushstroke is just right. Weather permitting, we’ll be open for Valentine’s Day and all weekend long! 🌹 Come for a ride Friday February 14th through Monday, February 17th from 11 AM–5:30PM and take a ride with someone special. ✨

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With National Carousel Day just around the corner, the restoration team has been working extra hard to make sure the Balboa Park Carousel is in top condition for the big day. Under the dedicated leadership of Bill Brown, Balboa Park’s Carousel Manager for over 50 years, the restoration volunteers meet weekly to repaint and restore all 52 animals to their original glory. Each detail is carefully matched to the colors and designs found in historic catalogs from the Herschell Spillman Carousel Comp

With National Carousel Day just around the corner, the restoration team has been working extra hard to make sure the Balboa Park Carousel is in top condition for the big day. Under the dedicated leadership of Bill Brown, Balboa Park’s Carousel Manager for over 50 years, the restoration volunteers meet weekly to repaint and restore all 52 animals to their original glory. Each detail is carefully matched to the colors and designs found in historic catalogs from the Herschell Spillman Carousel Comp

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Balboa Park Carousel extends hours for summer

The Balboa Park Carousel, a fixture since 1922, will keep spinning into its second century thanks to the Friends of Balboa Park. MORE: http://bit.ly/BalboaCarousel | The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Today is National Carousel Day AND the Balboa Park carousel's 100th anniversary! 🎠 It was built in the year 1910 and brought to Balboa Park in 1922. And surprisingly, it still uses many of the original parts. The park is hosting a celebration today until 5:30 p.m. You can go and enjoy free rides, entertainment, and family friendly activities. #balboapark #carousel #sandiego | CBS 8 San Diego

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Balboa Park Carousel History Predates 1915 Expo

For almost 100 years, it’s been one of the signature attractions at Balboa Park. Now, a local non-profit has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure that the historic carousel in the park will entertain many generations to come. https://bit.ly/2KCtUGt | KUSI News

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Balboa Park Carousel celebrating the 100th Anniversary of its arrival in the park

Balboa Park Carousel Reopens After Being Closed for a Year Due to Pandemic

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A sneak peek at a historic gem, revitalized! Join @foreverbalboapark today as the doors to the newly restored Botanical Building in Balboa Park open to the public during December Nights! From restored gardens to enhanced visitor accessibility, this milestone celebrates both the legacy and the future of one of Balboa Park’s most beloved treasures. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local, this beautiful restoration is a must see! See the new Botanical Building hours here: -Friday, Dec 6, fr

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Did you spend your summers at Paragon Park on Nantasket Beach? One year after it closed for good, the beloved carousel was saved. WBZ’s Bill Shields covered its big move on this day in April 1986. CBSBoston.com/WBZ70 | WBZ / CBS News Boston

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Color and light! San Diego’s largest Rococo painting, François Boucher's ‘Lovers in a Park,' is being restored, and you’ve got a front row seat. Live at the Timken Museum of Art, watch this 1758 painting undergo an extensive treatment process. In collaboration with the Balboa Art Conservation Center, this partnership gives you an inside look at the preservation of artworks and invites you to ask questions as the restoration takes place. Conservation Hours at the Timken Museum of Art: Thursdays f

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Take a look inside Balboa Park's renovated Botanical Building reopening Friday

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The Fascinating Revival of a 1930s Carousel – Restoring a Timeless Antique Toy

Time Lapse: The Making of a Carousel

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1930's Carousel - Antique Toy Rarity - Restoration

Seaside Heights’ carousel is being re-assembled at its new home after being meticulously restored. Are you excited to see this attraction up and running again? | NJ.com

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Three years later, a sneak peek inside Balboa Park's Botanical Building restoration

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5 Must-See Carousels in NYC 🎠 Save for an upcoming trip! From restored relics to modern marvels with epic skyline views of Manhattan, theres a wide variety of carousels to discover across NYC. Here’s a list of 5 worth a spin next time you are adventuring! Jane’s Carousel 📍DUMBO, Brooklyn Jane Walentas, for which the carousel is named, spent over 25 years restoring this 1922 carousel from ruins before it was placed in Brooklyn Bridge Park in 2011. Today, the restored horses prance along the Eas

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Support the care behind the Balboa Park Carousel

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The Carousel That Slept for 99 Years — Restored🎠

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Balboa Park’s history is coming back to life. The restored Central Gardens pergola, first built for the 1915 Exposition, has been beautifully reimagined through our partnership with Forever Balboa Park—showing what we can get done when we work together. #ForAllofUs

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Idlewild Park Carousel

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Hersheypark Carousel

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