Construction, Riverton Park, Portland, 1924

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Construction, Riverton Park, Portland, 1924

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The merry-go-round under construction at Riverton Park in Portland.

Located along the Presumpscot River, the park opened in 1896, closed during World War I, and reopened in 1923 with amusement rides, including a roller coaster, bumper cars, airplane swings and this merry-go-round.

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  • Title: Construction, Riverton Park, Portland, 1924
  • Creation Date: 1924
  • Subject Date: 1924
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.7895
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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