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| Type | Rotating Ride |
|---|---|
| Built | 1929 |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Designer | Harry G. Traver |
| Materials | Steel |
| Vehicle Type | Cars (ladybugs) |
| Number of Vehicles | 6 |
| Riders per Vehicle | 6-8 |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Replaced | Figure Eight (part) |
The Tumble Bug, sometimes stylized as The Bug,[1][2] was a steel rotating thrill ride[3][4][5] at Olentangy Park from 1929[6] until its closure in 1937.[2] It was designed by Harry G. Traver,[7] who also designed and built the Circle Swing and later, the Airplanes ride.
Installed near the Swimming Pool, part of the Figure Eight Toboggan was removed to make room for the ride. It cost 15 cents ($2.77 in 2024) to ride.
It was described in The Columbus Dispatch as "[combining] the circular movement of the merry-go-round with the dipping movement of the roller coaster and [creating] a swift, thrilling ride."[1] It had six cars, all connected together, each working on a giant steel arm. Each car contained room for six to eight riders. The seats were circular with a metal wheel at the center to hold for safety.[8]
Related Patents
- Amusement ride. (October 22, 1929) U.S. Patent No. 1,732,248 PDF[9]
- Amusement ride. (June 24, 1930) U.S. Patent No. 1,767,626 PDF[10]
- Amusement ride. (October 13, 1931) U.S. Patent No. 1,827,303 PDF[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The 'Bug' Thrill." The Columbus Dispatch, May 8, 1929. Page 18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Franklin Survey Co. 1937. Map. City of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, Vol. 1. Accessed through Ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/itm/235251834706
- ↑ "Figure Eight Gives Way to a 'Bug'." The Columbus Dispatch, April 5, 1929. Page A-5.
- ↑ "Bathrooms and Rink." The Columbus Dispatch, April 14, 1929. Page 85.
- ↑ "Park Will Be Open Sunday." Columbus Evening Dispatch, March 29, 1929. Page 15.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park Will Open Sunday, Week." The Columbus Dispatch, March 31, 1929. Page F-13.
- ↑ "Tumble Bug." The Flat Joint. Accessed 23 May 2025. http://www.flatrides.com/rides/tumblebug.html
- ↑ "'The Tumble Bug'." The Columbus Dispatch, May 14, 1929. Page A-19.
- ↑ Traver, H. G. 1929. "Amusement ride." U.S. Patent No. 1,732,248. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office PDF
- ↑ Traver, H. G. 1930. "Amusement ride." U.S. Patent No. 1,767,626. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office PDF
- ↑ Traver, H. G. 1931. "Amusement ride." U.S. Patent No. 1,827,303. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office PDF