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=== New Casino ===
=== New Casino ===
'''Main Article:''' [[Casino (2)]]
''Main Article:'' [[Casino (2)]]


A big refreshment building, the [[Casino (2)]] was built across from the [[Amphitheater|Open-Air Stage]]. <ref name="spring" />
A big refreshment building, the [[Casino (2)]] was built across from the [[Amphitheater|Open-Air Stage]]. <ref name="spring" />


=== New Dodgem ===
=== New Dodgem ===
'''Main Article:''' [[Dodgem]]
''Main Article:'' [[Dodgem]]


The Dodgem was a bumper car ride. The structure was 80 feet by 100 feet.<ref name="spring" />
The Dodgem was a bumper car ride. The structure was 80 feet by 100 feet.<ref name="spring" />


=== New Red Devil ===
=== New Red Devil ===
'''Main Article:''' [[Red Devil]]
''Main Article:'' [[Red Devil]]


The [[Red Devil]] replaced the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref name="spring" /><ref name="improvement" />
The [[Red Devil]] replaced the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref name="spring" /><ref name="improvement" />


=== New Carousel Building ===
=== New Carousel Building ===
'''Main Article:''' [[Grand Carousel]]
''Main Article:'' [[Grand Carousel]]


A big circular carousel building was built just south of the [[Circle Swing]].<ref name="improvement" />
A big circular carousel building was built just south of the [[Circle Swing]].<ref name="improvement" />


=== Children's Playground Enlarged ===
=== Children's Playground Enlarged ===
'''Main Article:''' [[Children's Playground]]
''Main Article:'' [[Children's Playground]]


The [[Children's Playground]] was enlarged when the move of the Whip added space.<ref name="improvement" />
The [[Children's Playground]] was enlarged when the move of the Whip added space.<ref name="improvement" />


=== Joy Mill Enlarged ===
=== Joy Mill Enlarged ===
'''Main Article:''' [[Joy Mill]]
''Main Article:'' [[Joy Mill]]


The [[Joy Mill]] was remodeled and enlarged.<ref name="improvement" />
The [[Joy Mill]] was remodeled and enlarged.<ref name="improvement" />


=== The Whip Moved ===
=== The Whip Moved ===
'''Main Article:''' [[The Whip]]
''Main Article:'' [[The Whip]]


[[The Whip]] was moved from the Grove to the north end, between the [[Whirlwind]] and [[Shoot-the-Chutes]].<ref name="spring" />
[[The Whip]] was moved from the Grove to the north end, between the [[Whirlwind]] and [[Shoot-the-Chutes]].<ref name="spring" />

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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
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 grounds were graded, and new walks were added.[2]

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

Rides and Attractions

New Casino

Main Article: Casino (2)

A big refreshment building, the Casino (2) was built across from the Open-Air Stage. [1]

New Dodgem

Main Article: Dodgem

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

New Red Devil

Main Article: Red Devil

The Red Devil replaced the Scenic Coaster.[1][2]

Main Article: Grand Carousel

A big circular carousel building was built just south of the Circle Swing.[2]

Children's Playground Enlarged

Main Article: Children's Playground

The Children's Playground was enlarged when the move of the Whip added space.[2]

Joy Mill Enlarged

Main Article: Joy Mill

The Joy Mill was remodeled and enlarged.[2]

The Whip Moved

Main Article: The Whip

The Whip was moved from the Grove to the north end, between the Whirlwind and Shoot-the-Chutes.[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 1.4 1.5 "Spring Building at Olentangy." The Columbus Dispatch. March 24, 1922. Page 14.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "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.