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A 40-foot '''Ferris wheel''' was | A 40-foot '''Ferris wheel''' was added in [[1903 Season|1903]]<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theatre and Zoological Garden Will Open Sunday, May 17." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' May 2, 1903. Page 8.</ref> at Olentangy Park near the [[Merry-Go-Round (1)|first Merry-Go-Round]]. It was put up for sale in 1905.<ref>''The Billboard.'' Vol. 17. Issue 50. Dec. 16, 1905. Page 7. Accessed through Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1905-12-16_17_50/page/6/</ref> | ||
== Notes == | |||
There was a Ferris Wheel at Minerva Park, also owned by J. W. Dusenbury. Minerva Park closed after its 1902 season and some attractions were brought to Olentangy Park. It is unknown if this was the same Ferris Wheel or a new one. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:55, 22 August 2025
Ferris Wheel (1)
| Type | Rotating Ride |
|---|---|
| Park Section | North West |
| Opened | 1903 |
| Closed | 1905 (Sold) |
| Height | 40 feet |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Inversions | 0 |
A 40-foot Ferris wheel was added in 1903[1] at Olentangy Park near the first Merry-Go-Round. It was put up for sale in 1905.[2]
Notes
There was a Ferris Wheel at Minerva Park, also owned by J. W. Dusenbury. Minerva Park closed after its 1902 season and some attractions were brought to Olentangy Park. It is unknown if this was the same Ferris Wheel or a new one.
See Also
- Ferris Wheel (2) - Opened around 1910
- Big Eli - Opened in 1927
- Ferris Wheel (4) - Opened 1933
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park, Theatre and Zoological Garden Will Open Sunday, May 17." Sunday Columbus Dispatch. May 2, 1903. Page 8.
- ↑ The Billboard. Vol. 17. Issue 50. Dec. 16, 1905. Page 7. Accessed through Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1905-12-16_17_50/page/6/