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Overnight High Winds Damage Iconic Art Deco Music Tower At Playland
The Music Tower was built in 1928 as part of the park's original construction, and was most recently restored nearly 20 years ago.
RYE, NY —High winds overnight have damaged the iconic art deco Music Tower at Playland.
The tower in the county-owned park had external damage, according to Westchester County officials. Sections of stucco and underlying foam came detached during last night's severe weather.
The area behind the structure has been closed to cars and pedestrians as a precautionary measure until a full assessment can take place, officials said. Cleanup of that area of the amusement park is underway.
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The Music Tower was built in 1928 as part of the park's original construction and was most recently restored nearly 20 years ago.
There was no other serious damage to the historic park reported.
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Access to the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary remains available by parking in the Playland lot and walking via the boardwalk past the Ice Casino to the seaside walk and north boardwalk.
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