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Flying Horse Carousel
A landmark in Westerly, in the middle of things: 64 places within a five-minute walk. One of 15 history & landmarks in Westerly.
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On the National Register since 1980
Flying Horse Carousel
Flying Horse Carousel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 11, 1980, and named a National Historic Landmark on Feb 27, 1987. It is significant for its art and recreation at the national level.
The Flying Horse Carousel is a historic carousel in Watch Hill, the principal summer resort area of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. It is one of two in the state designated as National Historic Landmarks, along with the Crescent Park Looff Carousel in East Providence. It is the oldest operating carousel in the United States in which the horses are suspended from chains.
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64 places within a five-minute walk of Flying Horse Carousel.
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Directions →Bay St
The nearest neighbor is Small Axe Productions, 1 min walk away.
AddressBay St · 02891
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Bay St
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Website
http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/what-to-do/family-attractions/458/flying-horse-merry-go-round
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.