correct analysis
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <wernerapnj@...> wrote:
>
> The wheel was sold and transported to Phoenixville Pennsylvania, where it was
> originally built by the Phoenix Iron Works. It is being restored as a static
> display to honor the heritage of the community as part or their redevelopment
> project.
>
> In spite of my enormous disappointment that the Palace, Wheel and Carousel
> were not given a chance to make Asbury Park a better place, I am thankful
> that the oldest vertical wheel in the United States will survive to be seen
> instead of sold for scrape.
>
> As far as I know the Carousel is still in storage. Years ago, Mr. Sitar and
> myself determined that it would fit inside the Casino Carousel House. A tight
> fit considering it is a 4 row machine compared to the Casino's original 3
> rows.
>
> It would need a lot of restoration, which is why I recently suggested that a
> 'work in progress' carousel would be appropriate for the Casino House. Which,
> by-the-way, it recognized as the finest such facility in the country.
>
> There is a lot of misunderstanding regarding amusement rides on the
> boardwalk. They would be very inappropriate from a historic context as well
> as being expensive to maintain, too seasonal, expensive to insure, etc.
>
> Other boardwalks have evolved with a critical mass of such entertainments
> that lowers the overall operating costs relative to the cash flow generated..
> Point Pleasant, Seaside, Wildwood.. are defined by their amusement park
> atmosphere.
>
> Asbury Park would do well to embrace classic/historic amusements such as the
> Pinball Museum, Carousel, Wesley Lake boat rides, etc...
>
> Werner
>
>
>
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jenni" <jenni@> wrote:
> >
> > Very interesting, thanks for sharing!!!
> >
> > The big question now, is: are these two amusements still being stored?
> > Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Ferris Wheel could be installed along the
> > boardwalk, and the original Palace carousel could be installed in the
> > Carousel House at the Casino? Wow.
> >
> > Jenni
> >
>
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