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The Sea-Land-Whirl was similar to a Merry-Go-Round, with six boats, each having steps and sitting up to ten passengers. The boats hung on axils and revolved around a center pole while the boats rocked back and forth, creating a rowing sensation.<ref>"Has Proposition for New Factory." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio),'' September 16, 1914. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087755/has-proposition-for-new-factory/.</ref> Cars were made to "represent vessels for navigating water or air, and are to rock, or oscillate mechanically"<ref name=":0" /> and give an imitation of a ride on the rough sea.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 18, 1915. Page 45.</ref> | |||
It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company<ref name=":1">"Corporation Is Dissolved." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio),'' September 9, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/.</ref><ref name=":0">"'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio),'' October 11, 1914. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/.</ref> and was located in the park's north end.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 25, 1915. Page 44.</ref> | |||
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* [[Pony and Camel Track]] | * [[Pony and Camel Track]] | ||
* [[Scenic Coaster]] | * [[Scenic Coaster]] | ||
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* [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] | * [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] | ||
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| Leadership | The Olentangy Park Company Joseph W. Dusenbury, president William J. Dusenbury, manager |
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| Park Size | 125 acres |
The Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on Sunday, April 25, 1915.[1]
Billy O'Hara started a "Jitney Bus" business and transported visitors to the park along with the streetcar line.[2]
For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.
Notable Happenings
Automobile Contest
The Ohio Auto Sales Company held a drawing for an automobile and other prizes at the park on June 25, 1915. Entry tickets were given upon purchases of their products at nine participating stores.[3] The prizes included:
- A $785 ($24,530 in 2025) Dodge Bros. Auto six-Passenger Touring Car
- A $400 ($12,500) Choice Building Lot in Highland Gardens Addition, purchased from the Dominion Land Company
- A $75 ($2,344) Cabinet Victrola
- A $37.50 ($1,172) Wardrobe Trunk made by the Stallman Trunk Company
- 50 prizes each of $5 ($156) leather suitcases
Rides and Attractions
New Sea-Land Whirl
The Sea-Land-Whirl was similar to a Merry-Go-Round, with six boats, each having steps and sitting up to ten passengers. The boats hung on axils and revolved around a center pole while the boats rocked back and forth, creating a rowing sensation.[4] Cars were made to "represent vessels for navigating water or air, and are to rock, or oscillate mechanically"[5] and give an imitation of a ride on the rough sea.[6]
It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company[7][5] and was located in the park's north end.[8]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Arena
- Bandstand (South)
- Bandstand (North)
- Bathing Pavilion
- Box ball alleys
- Canoe Club Boathouse
- Carousel
- Children's Playground
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Dancing Pavilion
- Double Whirl
- Electric Autos
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse
- The Fun House
- Gypsy Camp
- Loop-the-Loop
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Millrace and Fish Pond
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit
- Palm Garden
- Pony and Camel Track
- Scenic Coaster
- Sea-Land-Whirl NEW
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swings
- Water Toboggan
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Music
Activities
List of Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Moving Pictures
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References
- ↑ Advertisement. The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 11, 1915. Page 5.
- ↑ "Regular 'Jitney Bus' Line to Be Launched." Columbus Evening Dispatch. February 13, 1915. Page 3.
- ↑ Advertisement. The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. January 3, 1915. Page 20.
- ↑ "Has Proposition for New Factory." The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio), September 16, 1914. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087755/has-proposition-for-new-factory/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio), October 11, 1914. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, April 18, 1915. Page 45.
- ↑ "Corporation Is Dissolved." The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio), September 9, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, April 25, 1915. Page 44.