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The [[Double Whirl]] ride at Olentangy Park opened in May 1911. | The [[Double Whirl]] ride at Olentangy Park opened in May 1911.<ref>"Opening of Olentangy Park." ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio),'' April 8, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-opening-of/156893612/</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:54, 10 October 2024
Double Whirl
| Type | Rotating ride |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Unknown |
| Opened | 1911 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Materials | Steel |
| Height | 30 feet (9 meters) |
| Vehicle Type | Cars |
| Number of Vehicles | 6 |
| Riders per Vehicle | 6 |
The Double Whirl ride at Olentangy Park opened in May 1911.[1]
Description
The ride was a steel structure with a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spun horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spun vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night.[2]
References
- ↑ "Opening of Olentangy Park." The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio), April 8, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-opening-of/156893612/
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, May 14, 1911. Page 5.