The Casino Pier in Seaside Heights proudly claims to being home to one of only two surviving American made classic carousels in the state -- the 1910 Dentzel Grand Carousel. The carousel's reputation extends far beyond the state. It is considered one of the one of the finest, most prestigious carousels ever created. But it seems legacy isn't enough to save the amusement attraction that many New Jersey residents remember from their childhood.
Even when news of the pier's destruction from Hurricane Sandy appeared on front pages of every news outlet across America in the aftermath of the 2012 storm, the ride miraculously survived the destruction from 2012 storm. The damage, however, caused to the surrounding communities chased away homeowners, businesses and tourism. Since 2014, the attraction has been on the auction block, and, there is danger the attraction could be auctioned off, in the words of auction house Guernsey, "horse by horse."
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