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Carnival classics and mischief linger in Afton show
Richard Coleman built a hometown carnival from a dead carousel, founding Coleman Bros. Show New England’s finest. The 56 year saga features rides, midway hustle, and a focus on fair dealing, with Coleman aging but still guiding a 22 date season and keeping the midway alive against changing tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Coleman
Coleman
Florida
Annie Oakley
Irwin Kirby
Amusement Business
North America
United States
Long Island
Afton
Henry Walt
Coleman Bros
New England
Richard
A. H. Lewis
Midwest
Midway
Jimmy Strates
Seaboard
Tody
Louis Gatto
Gatto
Ray Griffin
Griffin
Carney
Coelman