The Paragon Carousel is a piece of the history of Nantasket Beach. Nantasket Beach once held a popular amusement destination, Paragon Park, which closed in 1985. The carousel building contains a museum dedicated to Paragon Park.
The carousel is not only a piece of Paragon Park history, but part of the history of amusement park rides in the United States. The carousel was built in 1928 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, which still operates today.
July 12, 2021
Westerly, Rhode Island
One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.
Shima, Japan
This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.
Seattle, Washington
Three nine-foot-tall bathing beauties perched elegantly on life-rings welcome visitors to the Alki waterfront.
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
The last funhouse of its kind, where guests enter through the mouth of an 80-year-old blue whale.
Holyoke, Massachusetts
The home of an antique carousel still in operation.
Anaheim, California
The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.
Ocean City, Maryland
One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.
Story City, Iowa
This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.
