Final word was that no one was harmed other than two firefighters and a few residents who needed treatment for smoke inhalation, despite the fire maxing out at 10 alarms.
And they're already talking rebuilding. But some of what was lost can never be replaced -- like a century-old+ carousel that was one of the few parts of Funtown Pier to survive Sandy. That carousel was the merry-go-round for me while growing up, and is what comes to mind for me whenever anyone mentions carousels.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
And they're already talking rebuilding. But some of what was lost can never be replaced -- like a century-old+ carousel that was one of the few parts of Funtown Pier to survive Sandy. That carousel was the merry-go-round for me while growing up, and is what comes to mind for me whenever anyone mentions carousels.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.