Jane's Carousel

The story of one woman's remarkable 25-year odyssey to restore the beloved carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Jane Walentas
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.07.2021
• EAN: 9781838661885
• ISBN: 978-1-83866-188-5
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Conservation, restoration & care of artworks, ART / Conservation & Preservation, Conservation, restoration and care of artworks