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The [[Double Whirl]] | The [[Double Whirl]] ride at Olentangy Park opened in May 1911. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The ride was a steel structure that | The ride was a steel structure that had a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spins horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spins vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch''. 14 May 1911. Pg. 5. Retrieved from the Columbus Dispatch Digital Archives.</ref>. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Rides | {{Rides}} | ||
[[Category:Rides]] | [[Category:Rides]] | ||
[[Category:Rotating Rides]] | [[Category:Rotating Rides]] | ||
[[Category:Added in 1911]] | [[Category:Added in 1911]] | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 20 March 2024
Double Whirl
| Type | Rotating ride |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Unknown |
| Opened | 1911 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Materials | Steel |
| Height | 30 ft. (9 m) |
| Vehicle Type | Cars |
| Number of Vehicles | 6 |
| Riders per Vehicle | 6 |
The Double Whirl ride at Olentangy Park opened in May 1911.
Description
The ride was a steel structure that had a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spins horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spins vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night[1].
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 14 May 1911. Pg. 5. Retrieved from the Columbus Dispatch Digital Archives.