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The [[Whirlwind]] was a steel racer roller coaster at Olentangy Park | The [[Whirlwind]] was a steel racer roller coaster at Olentangy Park built in 1909. It was designed by [[Harry G. Traver]] who also invented the [[Circle Swing]] and [[Tumble Bug]]. The Whirlwind racer remained in operation until 1933, when it was dismantled to make room for the [[Baseball Diamond]] and [[Horseshoe Courts]]. | ||
It was built in the northwest corner of the park, west of the [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] and north of [[Fair Japan]] and later, the [[Swimming Pool]] and [[Swimming Pool Band Shell|Band Shell]]. | It was built in the northwest corner of the park, west of the [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] and north of [[Fair Japan]] and later, the [[Swimming Pool]] and [[Swimming Pool Band Shell|Band Shell]]. | ||
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[[Category:Added in 1909]] | [[Category:Added in 1909]] | ||
[[Category:Closed in 1933]] | [[Category:Closed in 1933]] | ||
[[Category:Rides by Harry G. Traver]] | |||
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Revision as of 23:56, 9 August 2024
Whirlwind
| Other Name(s) | Whirl Wind Whirlwind Racer Whirlwind Railway Monster Whirlwind |
|---|---|
| Type | Roller Coaster Track ride |
| Park Section | North, West |
| Opened | 1909 |
| Closed | 1933 (For expansion of other areas) |
| Designer | Harry G. Traver |
| Materials | Steel, Wood |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Inversions | 0 |
The Whirlwind was a steel racer roller coaster at Olentangy Park built in 1909. It was designed by Harry G. Traver who also invented the Circle Swing and Tumble Bug. The Whirlwind racer remained in operation until 1933, when it was dismantled to make room for the Baseball Diamond and Horseshoe Courts.
It was built in the northwest corner of the park, west of the Shoot-the-Chutes and north of Fair Japan and later, the Swimming Pool and Band Shell.
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