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Paragon Carousel, Hull, MA

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Paragon Carousel

A restored 1928 carousel on Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, and the last surviving attraction from Paragon Park.

205 Nantasket Ave, Hull, MA 02045 · Hull, MA

About Paragon Carousel

The Paragon Carousel is a historic merry-go-round in Hull, on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Philadelphia Toboggan Company built it in 1928, and it has run on Nantasket Beach for close to a century. It is one of fewer than 100 grand carousels still operating in the United States. The ride holds sixty-six hand-carved wooden horses, two rare Roman chariots, and a number of painted figures, and a Wurlitzer band organ provides the music. It is the only remaining piece of the old Paragon Park amusement park. The carousel is run by a nonprofit, and the nearby restoration studio, Paragon Park Museum, and creamery are within walking distance.

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