Jane’s Carousel To Be in Brooklyn Bridge Park
December 18th, 2009
(Brooklyn Bridge Park – The plan is to have Jane’s Carousel be on western shore of the park’s cove in front of the Tobacco Warehouse.)
According to officials at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation and an article in the NY Post today, Jane’s Carousel will officially be part of the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront development. NY Post states:
“The directors of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation approved David and Jane Walentases’ gift of the so-called “Jane’s Carousel” and $3.45 million to landscape and operate it past the park’s closing time — and agreed to house it in a pavilion designed by French architect Jean Nouvel.”
Officials note that in addition to the restored 1922 carousel, the Walentases are also donating $3.45 million for improvements to the $350 million park, which include lighting and landscaping so that the carousel hours can be extended past the park’s closing time. If the park will have some food concessions, maybe the Shake Shack empire should open a location here.
The design of the carousel pavilion has not yet been revealed, but Jane’s vision is for a glass one; perhaps similar to the Greenport Village one pictured below.
[UPDATE: 12/21/2009: We emailed Jane for a statement about the carousel, and this is what she stated:
The Carousel is to be located near the "point" of the existing boardwalk. It is the exact site that was originally proposed in the early site plan by Ben Thompson Assoc. & Beyer Blinder Belle in 1984.
I know and have visited the building in Greenport. The Pavilion that Jean Nouvel is designing bears absolutely no resemblance to that building. It is an extraordinarily simple & elegant design that has received only raves from those who have seen it. I imagine the design will be released fairly soon.
Thanks Jane for the update.]
{YouTube: Jane Walentas’ Carousel, 21July2008}
{Jane’s Carousel Open For Season, 22May2007}
{The Carousel News and Trader Talks About Jane’s Carousel, 19Jan2007}
{To the Children of Dumbo: Experience Jane’s Carousel 12/8, 8Dec2006}
{A Chat With Jane At The Carousel Opening, 16Oct2006}
December 21st, 2009 at 10:48 am
whatever happened to the ice skating rink?
December 21st, 2009 at 3:26 pm
The ice rink is still in the works, per the BBPDC plan. Haven't heard otherwise.
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
They were going to put in a temporary ice rink for this winter, but were afraid that because of the fluctuating temperatures it would be mostly closed and would turn off interested skaters. They decided to wit till next year when the permanent rink will be open and they can guarantee a happy experience consistently.
December 24th, 2009 at 9:52 am
BTW, did Loose Stools finally die from his ass cancer? Haven't had to suffer through one of his mindless posts in a blissfully long time.
December 25th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I emailed the park and the response was there are no plans for a skating rink right now. They like the idea and will not rule it out for the future. But for now… nada.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
The ice skating rink under the Brooklyn Bridge is on hold because the bridge will be undergoing a repainting project that will take 4 years. The DOT has claimed a portion of that spot for storage of materials.
January 5th, 2010 at 9:56 am
[...] Jane’s Carousel, a gift of Jane and David Walentas. The magnificent, restored 1922 carousel will be housed in a beautiful pavilion designed by Pritzker-Prize winning architect Jean Nouvel, making the carousel available for use in all seasons. (also see: Jane’s Carousel To Be in Brooklyn Bridge Park) [...]
January 5th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
No, there is no ice rink in the park. They say they will water down the plaza under the bridge (maybe) on cold days, if they can find money. THERE IS NO ICE RINK> period. So much for the lies the ESDC tells about this travesty of a park.
January 6th, 2010 at 10:35 am
wasn't that resolved? I thought they were staging their equipment in the parking lot on washington.. anyone?
January 6th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
wasn't that resolved? I thought they were staging their equipment in the parking lot on washington.. anyone?
January 14th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
[...] that the Empire Fulton Ferry State Park would be a good location for a Shake Shack, near the proposed Jane’s Carousel, but could Pier 6 be a better location for something like Shake Shack? What other restaurants would [...]
July 22nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
[...] The park is being worked on to improve drainage, add park furnishings, lighting, and of course house Jane’s Carousel. One of the concerns by some with the renovation of the park include the removal of the trees. It [...]
April 19th, 2011 at 7:02 am
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