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== Park Improvements ==
== Park Improvements ==


The Dusenbury Brothers added a new artistic iron fence along the High Street frontage for one-third of a mile. The fence had a concrete base with artistic brick columns every 50 feet. They tore down the [[Colonnade]] and the restaurant building.<ref name="spring" /> The parking space near the High Street entrance was improved. They constructed a new concrete bridge across the ravine where the [[Photographic Gallery (3)|Photo Gallery]] was located.<ref>"Future of Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 17, 1921. Page 29.</ref> The [[Red Devil]] replaced the [[Scenic Coaster]], and a big circular carousel building was built just south of the [[Circle Swing]]. The [[Dodgem]] was added to the park, and [[The Whip]] moved from the Grove to the north end, between the [[Whirlwind]] and [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], to provide more room for the Children's Playground. A big refreshment building was built across from the [[Amphitheater|Open-Air Stage]]<ref name="spring" />
The Dusenbury Brothers added a new artistic iron fence along the High Street frontage for one-third of a mile. The fence had a concrete base with artistic brick columns every 50 feet. The parking lot was enlarged.<ref name="improvement">"Big Improvement at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 2, 1922. Page 8.</ref> They tore down the [[Colonnade]] and the restaurant building.<ref name="spring" /> The parking space near the High Street entrance was improved. They constructed a new concrete bridge across the ravine where the [[Photographic Gallery (3)|Photo Gallery]] was located.<ref>"Future of Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 17, 1921. Page 29.</ref> The [[Red Devil]] replaced the [[Scenic Coaster]], and a big circular carousel building was built just south of the [[Circle Swing]]. The [[Dodgem]] was added to the park, and [[The Whip]] moved from the Grove to the north end, between the [[Whirlwind]] and [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], to increase the size of the Children's Playground. A big refreshment building, the [[Casino (2)]] was built across from the [[Amphitheater|Open-Air Stage]]<ref name="spring" /><ref name="improvement" />


''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.''
''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.''

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1922 Season
Leadership The Olentangy Park Company
Joseph W. Dusenbury, president
William J. Dusenbury
Joseph F. Luft, manager
Pre-season Began April 16, 1922
New Attractions Casino (2)
Dodgem
Joy Mill
Photographic Gallery (4)
Red Devil
Refreshment Building
Park Size 90 acres

Olentangy Park opened its 1922 season on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922.[1] The park closed ...

Park Improvements

The Dusenbury Brothers added a new artistic iron fence along the High Street frontage for one-third of a mile. The fence had a concrete base with artistic brick columns every 50 feet. The parking lot was enlarged.[2] They tore down the Colonnade and the restaurant building.[1] The parking space near the High Street entrance was improved. They constructed a new concrete bridge across the ravine where the Photo Gallery was located.[3] The Red Devil replaced the Scenic Coaster, and a big circular carousel building was built just south of the Circle Swing. The Dodgem was added to the park, and The Whip moved from the Grove to the north end, between the Whirlwind and Shoot-the-Chutes, to increase the size of the Children's Playground. A big refreshment building, the Casino (2) was built across from the Open-Air Stage[1][2]

For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.

Rides and Attractions

New Dodgem

Main Article: Dodgem

The Dodgem was a bumper car ride. The structure was 80 feet by 100 feet.[1]

List of Rides and Attractions

Theater and Vaudeville

Olentangy Park Theater

Main Article: Olentangy Park Theater

The theater opened for the season on ...

Vaudeville

Vaudeville acts began on ...

Stunts and Outdoor Shows

Music

Sports

Activities

List of Activities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Spring Building at Olentangy." The Columbus Dispatch. March 24, 1922. Page 14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Big Improvement at Park." The Columbus Dispatch. April 2, 1922. Page 8.
  3. ↑ "Future of Olentangy Park." The Columbus Dispatch. July 17, 1921. Page 29.
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