click here for information about Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society

$250,000
Carousel Building
Completely renovated... including new fire suppression/security system. A Victorian palace, restored using only the best labor and materials. Naming plaque to be mounted on the front of the building. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$150,000
Meeting Room
Room addition on back of carousel building to accommodate large gatherings. This is a work-in-progress project and is AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$40,000
Mechanism
The entire machine minus the animals. Rare Charles ID Looff mechanism with an early 1900's Hilliard clutch. Naming plaque to be mounted in a prominent location on the huge "inner round house". AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$30,000
Ticket Booth
Built to match the original. SPONSORED by Chemung Canal Trust Company. Naming plaque mounted to the front of the ticket booth.
$30,000
American Girl
 This statue stood on its 10 ton granite monument near the Anchor Glass entrance to the Eldridge Park from 1876 until it was vandalized in the 1980's. This famous "riderless mare" statue was originally commissioned by a group including Samuel Clemens's brother-in-law, Charles Langdon, is being rebuilt and will stand once again on her original granite memorial inside the carousel building. Naming plaque to be mounted next to the statue. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$25,000
Ring Feeder
Built to match the original. Feeds rings for riders to grab. Only 20 carousels with ring feeders exist in all of North America. Naming plaque to be mounted by ring feeder. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$10,000
Memorial Fence
Victorian style barrier surrounding the carousel on the inside of the building to provide protection for onlookers. Naming plaque to be mounted on fence. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$10,000
Gift Shop
located in the right front corner opposite the ticket booth offering quality collectables for every budget. Naming plaque mounted in shop. This is a work in progress project and is AVAILABLE for sponsorship
$10,000
Merry-Go-Eatery
Concession area in rear corner of the building offering hot dogs, ice cream, beverages etc. Naming plaque to be mounted on front of eatery. This is a work-in-progress project and is SPONSORED by Visions Federal Credit Union of Binghamton, NY.
$10,000
Sound/PA System
State of the art system which will fill the carousel building once again with original music enjoyed by generations of Eldridge Park enthusiasts (Wayne King-the Waltz King, Hammond organ music, big band music etc.) Naming plaque to be mounted on round house by the front speaker. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$10,000
2 Chariots
Dragon Benches on carousel. One sits next to the lion, "Sebastian" and is SPONSORED by Gerould's Prescription Centers. The 2nd Dragon Bench is mounted on the opposing side next to "Bosco" the tiger and is SPONSORED by
The Luellen Family.
$2,500
Bell and housing
Built to match the original. Rung at the beginning and end of each ride. Naming plaque to be mounted next to bell on round house. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.



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ELDRIDGE PARK
Opportunities to be part of the story
WHEN YOU ARE DECIDING ON A NAMING RIGHT,
PLEASE THINK ABOUT THIS…
  1. The carousel and all improvements to the building and surrounding area belong to the Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society and therefore our community.
  2. This is truly a historic endeavor. Rarely has this region had an opportunity to bring back from the brink, a piece of history that engenders such cross cultural and intergenerational enthusiasm.
  3. This is an opportunity of a lifetime… to be able to memorialize a loved one, honor your corporation or family by becoming part of this beautiful story just makes sense…something that will last for countless generations.
  4. All naming rights and gifting levels can be donated over a period of years. For example, a group of 100 people at $50 per year for 3 years can sponsor an inner row animal; for 4 years, a middle row animal; and for 5 years, one of the few remaining outer row animals. Simple math also tells us that 5 people at $1,000 per year can sponsor an inner row animal in 3 years, a middle row animal in 4 years, and an outer row after 5 years. Similarly, 20 people pledging a $500 single gift can sponsor a chariot.
  5. A cast metal plaque will be mounted beneath every sponsored animal bearing the name of the animal, followed by the sponsor's name(s), corporate name or a catchy phrase. In addition, a photo of every sponsored animal and background information provided by the sponsor will permanently become part of our "Gallery of Sponsors" inside the carousel building.
  6. THIS PROJECT NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW! Give generously and often. We should not turn our backs on this and lose this historic gem as we did in 1989.

Work in progress at the Pefferly Studio

ANIMALS FOR SPONSORSHIP…

56 total: hand carved, hand painted museum-quality masterpieces carved as they were in the 1800's. The 20 outer row standers (horses) are carved and painted to duplicate the original outer row on the Eldridge Park Merry-Go-Round.

  • 20 outer row standers (horses)
  • 20 middle row jumpers (horses)
  • 8 middle row standers (horses)
  • 8 inner row menagerie animals

Naming plaqes to be mounted to deck under each animal sponsored.

20 Outer row standers…$25,000
20 animals, all created by Larry Pefferly to match originals on Eldridge Park carousel

1. Silver, the lead horse
sponsored by Tim and Paddy Welles
2. Dusty
sponsored by Stage Door Hair Designers Clients & Friends
3. Dewey
sponsored by Mary Patricia Ervin
4. Bosco
sponsored by Marcelle T. Lawas DDS
and Peter W. May DMD
5. Sebastian
sponsored by Robert Lyon Family
6. Old Glory
sponsored by Anthony & Philomena Messina & Family
7. Pegasus
sponsored by Anne H. Welles
8. Inspiration
sponsored by Gail & Ron Bellohusen
9. Patronus
sponsored by Timothy & Gretchen Sharlow & Family
10. Black Sainglend
sponsored by Andy and Naomi Avery
11. Ernie
sponsored by Mary Lou, Bill, Susan, Bill lll & Ron Tryon
12. KingPin
sponsored by Employees of Trayer Products Inc.
13. Chester
sponsored by F.M. Howell & Co.
14. Eddie
sponsored by The Hilliard Foundation
15. Tennessee
sponsored by anonymous
16. Lucky Star
sponsored by Annette and Michael Cobb
17. Spirit
sponsored by Bill Parsons
18. Prophet
AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
19. Faith
AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
20. Trois Femme
sponsored by John and Sally Clapp

20 Middle row jumpers…$20,000

1. Garnet 1 donated by Robert Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
2. Garnet ll donated by Robert Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
3. Mary Kay donated by Robert Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
4. Graham donated by Robert Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
5. Clare donated by Mary Kuehlewind family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
6. Kathie donated by Robert Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
7. Willow donated by Mary Kuehlewind family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
8. Babs donated by Robert Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
9. Frankie donated by Mary Kuehlewind family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
10. Bob donated by Garnet R. Lyon family
(carver-Dave Albrecht)
11. Sugar Candy sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank
(carver - Oscar Pivaral)
12. Sylvia sponsored by the Eldridge Generation
( a Looff original horse)
13. Scout AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver - Oscar Pivaral)
14. Suncatcher AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Larry Pefferly)
15. America AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Oscar Pivaral)
16. Charlotte AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-John McKenzie)
17. Hope sponsored by Patrick Sheehan & family
(carver-Carousel Works)
18. Oliver AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Fred Dilworth)
19. Butch AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Fred Dilworth)
20. Godfrey AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Oscar Pivaral)

8 Middle row standers…$20,000

21. Biscuit AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver, Oscar Pivaral)
22. Cavalier AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver, Larry Pefferly)
23. Frivolie Folie AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
sponsored by the Carousel Crusaders
(carver, Charles Carmel - circa 1910)
24. Socks-the Prancer AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Fred Dilworth)
25. Westward sponsored by Elizabeth West
(carver, Larry Pefferly)
26. Majestic AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
( carver, John McKenzie)
27. View AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver, Larry Pefferly)
28. Silas AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver, Oscar Pivaral)

8 Inner row menagerie animals
…$15,000

1. Gruff, the goat AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Larry Pefferly)
2. Roar, the lion AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver, Larry Pefferly)
3. Zoe, the zebra AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Oscar Pivaral)
4. Grace, the swan AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-Fred Dilworth)
5. Georgette, the giraffe sponsored by
The Community Foundation
(carver, John McKenzie)
6. Alec, the greyhound AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
7. Bashful, the Honey Bear AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-John Kolonach)
8. Otha':yo:nih, the wolf AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
(carver-John Kolonach)

Additional fundraising projects will be posted as they become available.

EVERYONE has a vested interest in this project as the Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society now is in charge of this effort and has been asked for input on future additions to the Park.

 

 


This page is where you can make it all happen. This is where you can become part of the story of returning Eldridge Park to our community.
$5,000
Penny Press
Mary Lyon spent 3 months designing the artwork for this old fashioned addition to the Eldridge Park Carousel building. You simply place 2 quarters and a penny in the slots, select which of the 4 designs you wish crushed into your penny, turn the crank and wha-lah!!! The Penny Press is located between the gift shop and the Eatery with a change machine adjacent and is AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$5,000
Shields
Local talent and artisans (including Pat Saxe, JoAnn Smith, Julie Thurber, Mary Lyon, and Suzette Morgan) have recreated these magnificent handmade, handpainted works of art from photos of the originals. They are located on the upper rounding boards of the carousel above the animals. There are twenty in number and
16 are still AVAILABLE for sponsorship. A photo of each sponsored shield along with written information desired by that
sponsor will be mounted in our
"Gallery of Sponsors".
$2,000

Memorial Benches
These gorgeous Victorian style benches are placed all around the inside walls of the building. They afford a relaxing spot for onlookers to sit, reflect and listen as the magnificent Eldridge herd whirls through space and time. A sponsor's naming plaque is affixed to each bench. Thirteen are sponsored. One bench is still AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$1000

Picnic Table At The Park

Remember the good times we had picnicking at Eldridge Park? The EPCPS invites you to sponsor a
Picnic Table At The Park.
Beautifully crafted concrete picnic tables will be appearing in our new Eldridge Park Pavilions in the near future. You can help by sponsoring one or more of these tables with your own inscription that will appear in a decorative engraving on the table.
Click here for more about sponsoring a Picnic Table At The Park.
$500-$750

Advertising Flags
These handmade flags will hang inside the building on poles mounted to the original flag holders located on the main vertical support columns. Approximately 2' x 3', these prominent "advertising masterpieces" are offered for $750 the first year and "$500 for each year following. Discounted rates for entities sponsoring more than one flag. CONTACT US to arrange to discuss your own custom design for your own Eldridge flags. Tens of thousands of park-goers will view these flags every year!!!
$50-$75

The "Stars" Project
This idea was the brainchild of Monte Trammer, publisher of the Star-Gazette. Two different size solid brass stars engraved with a sponsors' name will be affixed to the interior walls of the carousel building for all to view. The 5" star can be reserved for $50 and the 7" star for $75. This wonderful naming right can be a memorial for any loved one, for a business or family member or a beloved pet. AVAILABLE for sponsorship.
$10

DVD documentary
An American Centerpiece:
the rebirth of the Eldridge Park Carousel

Copies of the documentary will be available locally for $10 while supplies last at most of the same locations where raffle tickets are sold after 7/28/05. Click here for details about the DVD.