They burned down a century of joy. Then built it back, one hand-carved horse at a time.
Since 1926 the Philadelphia Toboggan Company #36, (PTC 36) has occupied a place in the hearts and minds of children of all ages who visit Seabreeze Amusement Park. In March of 1994, a tragic fire took the beloved carousel from this Rochester, NY community. This is the story of the aftermath and the determination of the owners of Seabreeze Amusement Park to build a new carousel in the grand tradition of PTC 36
Practical Effects
Master carvers resurrecting 1920s techniques nobody teaches anymore.
Production
Intimate access to a family-owned park fighting corporate extinction.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
PTC 36 was one of only 89 carousels carved by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company between 1904 and 1931. Fewer than half survive.
The documentary captures peak '90s small-town Americana — before Six Flags swallowed regional parks and hand-painted horses became Instagram backdrops.
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