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Revision as of 00:12, 14 August 2024

Cave of the Winds
Type Other
Park Section Unknown
Built 1903
Opened 1903
Closed 1903
Architect J. W. Zarro

Opening in June 1903,[1] the Cave of the Winds was an attraction at Olentangy Park[2] and many parks at the time. They were usually spaces where large gusts of wind would blow the hats off the parkgoers.[3] The attraction was constructed by J. W. Zarro from Cincinnati and his Zarro Amusement Device Co.

It most likely only ran for one season.

References

  1. "At the Theaters: Olentangy Park." Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 14 June 1903. Pg. 5.
  2. "Olentangy Park: Closing Day." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 September 1903. Pg. 33.
  3. Stanton, Jeffrey. "Chutes & Luna Park - Los Angeles - 1900 - 1912." Venice History Site. 4 February 2013. https://www.westland.net/venicehistory/articles/Chutes&LunaPark-LA.html.