Following the crowds onto the boardwalks were gamblers , pickpockets and confidence men , so Paragon Park was built as a safe place for those seeking amusement . Called a " marvel of fantasy , " it once featured a ride based on the Johnstown Flood . The complex closed in 1984 when the property was sold for condominium development . Today , the only surviving remnants of Paragon Park on the boardwalk are the historic carousel and clock tower
Johnstown Flood
Johnstown Flood
Hull, Massachusetts