Ye Olde Mill (Second)
| Other Name(s) | The Old Mill Old Mill Ye Olde Mill Second Old Mill |
|---|---|
| Type | Water ride Dark ride |
| Park Section | Midway, Northeast |
| Built | 1918 |
| Opened | 1918 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Vehicle Type | Boat |
Ye Olde Mill, stylized also as Old Mill, The Old Mill, and Ye Old Mill, was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in 1918. A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911 and the ride was rebuilt for the 1918 season[1] further north. It was a mainstay until the park's final season in 1937 and the park was sold the following year. It was common with Old Mill rides around the country to be referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love" due to its pitch black sections allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss. This version of the ride ran on new lines and there were electrically lighted ways throughout the ride where riders encountered weird scenes.[1]
Although the word "Ye" appears and sometimes is pronounced with a "Y" sound, the original pronunciation of the Y-like symbol is a "Th" sound, so "Ye" sounds like "The."
Gallery
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Part of the Ye Old Mill ride at Olentangy Park. -
The Midway at Olentangy Park with the Ye Olde Mill, Mysterious Sensation, Joy Mill, and Dancing Pavilion. -
Cannon Ball Express miniature railway and the Midway with the Ye Old Mill, Mysterious Sensation, Rifle Range, and the Joy Mill. (c. 1929-1930s)
