# Jane's Carousel - Hardcover

by **Jane Walentas** (Author), **Jimmy Soni** (Contribution by)

**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 Biography

**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.

**Number of Pages:** 212

**Dimensions:** 1 x 12.2 x 10.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 15, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 69.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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