Jane's Carousel by Walentas, Jane

Jane's Carousel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781838661885)

Vendor: Jane Walentas
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Format: Hardcover
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Jane's Carousel by Walentas, Jane

Jane's Carousel

$69.95
Jane's Carousel by Walentas, Jane

Jane's Carousel

$69.95
Format: Hardcover
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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.



Author: Jane Walentas
ISBN-10: 1838661883
ISBN-13: 9781838661885
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2021
Pages: 212
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.90lbs
Size: 12.20h x 10.30w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/24/2021
By Jane Walentas
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Jane Walentas (1943-2020) was an artist, philanthropist, and former art director who dedicated herself for more than two decades to restoring a historic carousel and securing its home at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Dumbo, the former industrial area she and her husband, David developed and transformed into a flourishing neighborhood.

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