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The ride was moved to just south of the [[Over-the-Top]] roller coaster and east of the [[Swimming Pool]] in 1922.<ref>"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 16, 1922. Page 68.</ref><ref>Franklin Survey Co. 1937. Map. ''City of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio,'' Vol. 1. Accessed through Ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/itm/235251834706</ref><ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Co., Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref> | The ride was moved to just south of the [[Over-the-Top]] roller coaster and east of the [[Swimming Pool]] in 1922.<ref>"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 16, 1922. Page 68.</ref><ref>Franklin Survey Co. 1937. Map. ''City of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio,'' Vol. 1. Accessed through Ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/itm/235251834706</ref><ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Co., Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref> | ||
==Description== | |||
According to a 1921 "The Whip" manual by W. F. Mangels Company,<ref name="manual">W. F. Mangels Company. "'The Whip' Latest Sensational Amusement Ride." October 1, 1921.</ref> the "stationary" version of the ride had: | |||
* upholstered, decorated, and painted cars, each with a waterproof cover | |||
* friction wheels, mounted on ball bearings | |||
* 16-inch steel wheels | |||
* a steel cable | |||
* iron cable guides | |||
* a drive with a steel frame, shaft, journal boxes, steel pinion, and 36-inch friction clutch pully and lever | |||
In 1921, a new kit to make a stationary "The Whip" ride was $4,700 ($82,868 in 2025).<ref name="manual" /> Since the ride was not owned by the park company in 1924,<ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Co., Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref> it was likely bought on a cash payment plan for $4,850 ($85,513).<ref name="manual" /> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 02:20, 4 February 2025
The Whip
| Type | Track Ride |
|---|---|
| Built | 1918 |
| Opened | 1918 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Designer | William F. Mangels |
| Materials | Steel, Iron |
| Vehicle Type | Cars |
| Inversions | 0 |
The Whip was a steel ride at Olentangy Park from 1918[1] until the park's closure in 1937. It was designed by William F. Mangels, who also designed the Grand Carousel.
The ride was moved to just south of the Over-the-Top roller coaster and east of the Swimming Pool in 1922.[2][3][4]
Description
According to a 1921 "The Whip" manual by W. F. Mangels Company,[5] the "stationary" version of the ride had:
- upholstered, decorated, and painted cars, each with a waterproof cover
- friction wheels, mounted on ball bearings
- 16-inch steel wheels
- a steel cable
- iron cable guides
- a drive with a steel frame, shaft, journal boxes, steel pinion, and 36-inch friction clutch pully and lever
In 1921, a new kit to make a stationary "The Whip" ride was $4,700 ($82,868 in 2025).[5] Since the ride was not owned by the park company in 1924,[6] it was likely bought on a cash payment plan for $4,850 ($85,513).[5]
References
- ↑ "Lavish Park Plans." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, September 23, 1917. Page 56.
- ↑ "Park Opens Today." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, April 16, 1922. Page 68.
- ↑ Franklin Survey Co. 1937. Map. City of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, Vol. 1. Accessed through Ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/itm/235251834706
- ↑ General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Co., Columbus, Ohio, 1924.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 W. F. Mangels Company. "'The Whip' Latest Sensational Amusement Ride." October 1, 1921.
- ↑ General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Co., Columbus, Ohio, 1924.