Victoria Boulevard Historic District in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hampton Carousel
PTC No50
| | A Virginia Historic Landmark | |
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. The Hampton Carousel Marker
in 1920
Located at the Buckroe Beach Amusement
Park from 1921-1985
Purchased by the City of Hampton in 1985
and completely restored in 1991
Grand Opening June 30, 1991
One of less than 70 antique operating carousels still remaining in the United States, this carousel is a rare and beautiful example of American folk art. Its prancing steeds and stately chariots were carved from fine-grained hardwood and painted by German, Italian, and Russian immigrant artisans. All of the oil paintings, horse, chariots, beveled mirrors, band organ, and even it's music rolls are originals. This carousel was restored by R&F Designs of Bristol, Connecticut. The restoration of this carousel was made possible by the generous donations of citizens, civic associations, schools, local businesses, and carousel enthusiasts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1883.
Location. 37° 1.442′ N, 76° 20.603′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in the Victoria Boulevard Historic District. It can be reached from Settlers Landing Road (U.S. 60) near South King Street
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Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Hampton Carousel (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Katherine G. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Ninteenth-Century Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Langley Field: Discovering Aerospace (within shouting distance of this marker); Eighteenth-Century Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Langley Field: Creating an Air Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Hampton Is Burned (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Johnson Vaughan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Bunch of Grapes Tavern (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); William Claiborne (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); British Approach to Hampton / The War of 1812 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Hampton (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Carousel Park
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
3. Hampton Carousel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
