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The [[Red Devil]] was a roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1922 to the park's closing in 1937. It ran along the park's northeast end and North High Street, replacing the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref>"Spring Building at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 24, 1922. Page 14.</ref><ref>"Big Improvement at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 2, 1922. Page 8.</ref> It was said to be the "fastest and longest riding device in the country." It had long and steep dips that gave riders the sensation of going over hills.<ref>"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref>
The [[Red Devil]] was a roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1922<ref>"New Restaurant Open." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' June 4, 1922. Page 8.</ref> to the park's closing in 1937. It ran along the park's northeast end and North High Street, replacing the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref>"Spring Building at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 24, 1922. Page 14.</ref><ref>"Big Improvement at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 2, 1922. Page 8.</ref> It was said to be the "fastest and longest riding device in the country." It had long and steep dips that gave riders the sensation of going over hills.<ref>"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref>
 
== Gallery ==
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File:Dodgem RedDevil 1936 ColumbusDispatch.jpg|alt=1936 photo of the Dodgem and Red Devil rides at Olentangy Park.|1936 photo of the [[Dodgem]] and Red Devil rides at Olentangy Park.
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== References==
== References==
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Latest revision as of 22:12, 2 December 2025

Red Devil
Type Roller Coaster
Track ride
Park Section North
Center
East
Built 1922
Opened 1922
Closed 1937 (park closure)
Vehicle Type Car
Inversions 0
Replaced Scenic Coaster

The Red Devil was a roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1922[1] to the park's closing in 1937. It ran along the park's northeast end and North High Street, replacing the Scenic Coaster.[2][3] It was said to be the "fastest and longest riding device in the country." It had long and steep dips that gave riders the sensation of going over hills.[4]

References

  1. "New Restaurant Open." The Columbus Dispatch. June 4, 1922. Page 8.
  2. "Spring Building at Olentangy." The Columbus Dispatch. March 24, 1922. Page 14.
  3. "Big Improvement at Park." The Columbus Dispatch. April 2, 1922. Page 8.
  4. "Park Opens Today." The Columbus Dispatch. April 16, 1922. Page 8.