A piece of history from the Mahoning Valley may be on its way to having a permanent home in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. That is, if the woman who paid almost $400,000 for the 86-year-old Idora Park carousel some 24 years ago succeeds in her efforts to move the landmark. The carousel currently is on display inside a building in Brooklyn. Jane Walentas, who bought the ride in 1984, wants to make it a working outdoor amusement ride so it can once again provide joy and excitement like it did for thousands of Mahoning Valley residents in the 20th century. “Nearly 25 years ago, I began what some might call a quest to rescue and restore one of the country’s most beautiful historic carousels,” said Jane Walentas. David and Jane Walentas have completely restored the carousel and hope to find a home for it in Brooklyn Bridge Park, across the East River from lower Manhattan. It has taken the couple 22 years to completely restore the carousel back to its former glory.