Nunley's Amusement Park

Name: Nunley's Amusement Park
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ISBN: 9780738598222

ISBN-10: 0738598224

ISBN-13: 9780738598222

Edition: 2013

Authors: Marisa L. Berman

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Nunley's Amusement Park in Baldwin, New York, was a beloved family destination for Long Islanders from 1939 until it closed in 1995. The park's most notable attraction was its famed Stein & Goldstein carousel. The Nunley family established numerous amusement parks in the Long Island area, such as those found in Bethpage, Rockaway Beach, and Broad Channel. Nunley's Amusement Park, which was in operation for over 50 years, has a special place in the memories of multiple generations of Long Islanders. After the park closed, the rides and games were sold at auction. In protest, Long Islanders banded together to prevent the carousel from being disassembled and sold off separately. Recognizing…

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication date: 4/1/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.682

Marisa L. Berman grew up a town over from Nunley's and was a frequent visitor to the park as a child. A nonprofit professional and historian, she has worked at numerous museums and cultural institutions throughout Long Island and New York City.



Acknowledgments


Introduction



William Nunley and the Family Amusement Park



The Life of the Park



Nunley's Famous Carousel



The Arcade and Other Amusements



End of an Era



The Nunley's Legacy


Bibliography