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The '''Sea-Land-Whirl''' was a rotating ride moved to Olentangy Park in 1915. It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company<ref>"Corporation Is Dissolved." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, OH)''. 9 September 1915. Pg. 1. <<nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/</nowiki>>.</ref><ref name=":0">"'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, OH)''. 11 October 1914. Pg. 5 . <<nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/</nowiki>>.</ref> and it was located in the north end of the park.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 25 April 1915. Pg. 44.</ref> | The '''Sea-Land-Whirl''' was a rotating ride moved to Olentangy Park in 1915. It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company<ref name=":1">"Corporation Is Dissolved." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, OH)''. 9 September 1915. Pg. 1. <<nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/</nowiki>>.</ref><ref name=":0">"'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, OH)''. 11 October 1914. Pg. 5 . <<nowiki>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/</nowiki>>.</ref> and it was located in the north end of the park.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 25 April 1915. Pg. 44.</ref> | ||
The first Sea-Land-Whirl was installed at Fairlawn Park in Coshocton for Labor Day in 1914 and was a hit, so it was moved to Olentangy Park the following summer. The company that built and created the device was dissolved at the end of 1915<ref | The first Sea-Land-Whirl was installed at Fairlawn Park in Coshocton for Labor Day in 1914 and was a hit, so it was moved to Olentangy Park the following summer. The company that built and created the device was dissolved at the end of 1915<ref name=":1" /><ref>''Annual Report of the Secretary of State of Ohio''. (1916) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Annual_Report/nh8AAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0</ref> and it seems that the ride was only operational for one or two seasons. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
Revision as of 03:49, 15 February 2022
| Type | Rotating ride |
|---|---|
| Built | 1914 |
| Opened | 1915 |
| Closed | 1916 (approx.) |
| Manufacturer | Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company |
| Vehicle Type | Cars (boat design) |
| Number of Vehicles | 6 |
| Riders per Vehicle | 10 |
The Sea-Land-Whirl was a rotating ride moved to Olentangy Park in 1915. It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company[1][2] and it was located in the north end of the park.[3]
The first Sea-Land-Whirl was installed at Fairlawn Park in Coshocton for Labor Day in 1914 and was a hit, so it was moved to Olentangy Park the following summer. The company that built and created the device was dissolved at the end of 1915[1][4] and it seems that the ride was only operational for one or two seasons.
Description
The ride was similar to a Merry-Go-Round with six boats each having steps and sitting up to 10 passengers. The boats hung on axils and revolved around a center pole while the boats rocked back and forth, creating a rowing sensation.[5] Cars were made to "represent vessels for navigating water or air, and are to rock, or oscillate mechanically"[6] and give an imitation of a ride on the rough sea.[7]
The device was able to be knocked down, dissembled, transported, and rebuilt for operation.[2]
Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company
After the completion of the first device, the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company was incorporated in Columbus, Ohio, with the capital of $10,000 ($281,148 in 2022) on April 2, 1914. L.A. Marks was named as incorporator.[8] Marks, George M. Reagan [or Ragan], and a G.M. Marshall patented the device.[9] The company dissolved in September 1915 and the patent for an improvement for amusement devices for a "round-about" type to Reagan.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Corporation Is Dissolved." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 9 September 1915. Pg. 1. <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/>.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 11 October 1914. Pg. 5 . <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/>.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 25 April 1915. Pg. 44.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Secretary of State of Ohio. (1916) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Annual_Report/nh8AAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
- ↑ "Has Proposition for New Factory." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 16 September 1914. Pg. 1. <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087755/has-proposition-for-new-factory/>.
- ↑ "'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 11 October 1914. Pg. 5 . <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/>.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 18 April 1915. Pg. 45.
- ↑ "New Company has been Incorporated." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 3 April 1914. Pg. 9. <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087265/sea-land-whirl-is-incorporated/>.
- ↑ "Sea Land Whirl Now Complete." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 2 September 1914. Pg. 8. <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087355/sea-land-whirl-is-now-complete/>.
- ↑ "George M. Reagen Receives Patent." The Tribune (Coshocton, OH). 30 July 1916. Pg. 8. <https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087969/george-m-reagen-receives-patent-for/>.