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Circle Swing
| Other Name(s) | Giant Circle Swing Flying Circle Swing Flying Swing |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotating ride Swinging Rides |
| Park Section | Northeast, Northwest |
| Built | 1904 |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Manufacturer | Traver Circle Swing Company |
| Designer | Harry G. Traver |
| Width | 120 ft. (36.6 m) diameter |
| Height | 90 ft. (27.5 m) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64 kph) |
| Vehicle Type | Cars (open boat design) |
| Number of Vehicles | 6 |
The Circle Swing, also known as the Giant Circle Swing[1], Flying Circle Swing, and Flying Swing, was a rotating ride installed in Olentangy Park in 1904.[2] It was invented by Harry G. Traver and built by the Traver Circle Swing Company[3][4][5][6][7]. It was located near Fair Japan, then moved next to the Loop-the-Loop.
Description
The ride was a 90-ft. (27.5 m) rotating tower with six steel arms suspending open boat-styled "cars" with steel cables. There was an electric motor at the base of the tower to spin the riders at 40 mph (64 kph) to raise them 30 ft. (9 m) above the ground. At its widest, the ride was 120 ft. (36.5 m) in diameter.
Gallery
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Vintage postcard (c. 1908-1915) showing the Circle Swing and the Loop-the-Loop at Olentangy Park. -
Vintage postcard (c. 1908) showing the "Circle Swing" in motion. -
Vintage postcard (c. 1905-1906) showing a section of Fair Japan and the Circle Swing. -
Panoramic photo (c. 1908-1910) of the Circle Swing and Loop-the-Loop.
Injuries
In 1907, Amy Wright, 22, was found unconscious while riding the circle swing. She was taken to her home on North 18th Street by Fisher's ambulance where she fully recovered[8].
Lawsuits
In February 1906, the Traver Circle Swing Company sued the park for $2,392 ($74,723 in 2022 dollars) due to non-payment of royalties.[3]
See Also
- Car for swings. (1904) US Patent US790989A https://patents.google.com/patent/US790989A
- Circle-swing. (1905) US Patent US830687A https://patents.google.com/patent/US830687A
- Roundabout. (1905) US Patent US830688A https://patents.google.com/patent/US830688A
- Amusement apparatus. (1905) US Patent US842276A https://patents.google.com/patent/US842276A
References
- ↑ "The Giant Flying Circle Swing at Olentangy Park." The Hocking Sentinel (Logan, Ohio). 13 July 1905. Pg. 4. Retrieved from Newspapers.com on 11 April 2017. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10215101/the-giant-playing-circle-swing-at/
- ↑ "Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 May 1904. Pg. 29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sue for Royalties." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 February 1906. Pg. 10. Retrieved from the Columbus Dispatch Digital Archives.
- ↑ "Roundabout." Google Patents. US Patent US830688A https://patents.google.com/patent/US830688A
- ↑ "Circle-swing." Google Patents. U.S. Patent US830687A.https://patents.google.com/patent/US830687A
- ↑ "Amusement apparatus." Google Patents. U.S. Patent US842276A.https://patents.google.com/patent/US842276A
- ↑ "Car for swings." Google Patents. U.S. Patent US790989A.https://patents.google.com/patent/US790989A
- ↑ "Young Woman is Made Unconscious by Circle Swing." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 31 May 1907. Pg. 2. Retrieved by the Columbus Dispatch Digital Archives.