The society went looking for an original carousel that had been built in the Herschell factory and found one privately owned in London, Ont. They bought it, broke it down into hundreds of pieces and ...

"The carousel was the only mechanical ride in existence with the start of picnic parks, which then expanded to the amusement parks we know today," Proefrock said. North Tonawanda's Allan Herschell, a ...

Along the Santa Barbara waterfront, where afternoon ocean breezes drift off the slow waves, mini-equestrians mount mechanical horses for a rhythmic, whirling, three-minute ride through Chase Palm Park ...

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y.-- Our last winter was mild by comparison, but it has taken a devastating toll on an historic 100 year old carrousel. The Allan Herschell Carrousel in North Tonawanda suffered two ...

Want to get involved in Western New York's history? The Herschell Carrousel museum is looking for volunteers for its upcoming season. Volunteers give tours of the North Tonawanda factory to groups of ...

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Number 1 Special carrousel at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is ready to ride again as the museum prepares for a 100th Birthday celebration for that family ...

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — These days, a lot of people are looking to find that one unique gift to make the holidays memorable. Here's an idea-- adopt a carousel horse! You can adopt a carousel horse at ...

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda has a new director with a familiar face. Megan Hahin, who served for three years as education director, was selected for the top post, beginning ...

Jun. 12—The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is now open seven days a week. The museum will be open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. The museum will keep this schedule ...

Nov. 8—The Herschell Factory Carrousel Museum in North Tonawanda has embarked on a new expansion that would add to its display space and better take care of prized items. The Music Hall would increase ...

After a four-year wait, the beloved carousel at the New York State Museum in Albany is whirring around and ready for Upstate New Yorkers to ride again. The wooden carousel is filled with jumping and ...