Marvin Sylvor

American carousel designer and artist

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Interviewee:
Marvin Sylvor
Interview Date:
August 1 2007

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Marvin Sylvor, founder of Fabricon Carousel Company, designed more than 60 carousels worldwide. His work can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, New Zealand and Singapore. In this interview, he explains the artistry behind merry-go-rounds and why the B&B Carousell, which he managed to get the City of New York to buy and store for future restoration, is a museum-grade artifact worthy of preservation.

Marvin Sylvor passed away on April 9, 2008, at the age of 75.