Circle Swing
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Circle Swing
| Other Name(s) | Giant Circle SwingFlying Circle SwingFlying Swing |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotating ride |
| Opened | 1905 |
| Manufacturer | Traver Circle Swing Company |
| Width | 120 ft. (36.5 m) |
| Height | 90 ft. (27.5 m) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64 kph) |
| Vehicle Type | Cars (open boat design) |
| Number of Vehicles | 6 |
The Circle Swing, also known as the Giant Circle Swing[1], Flying Circle Swing, and Flying Swing, was a rotating ride installed in the park in 1905. It was created by the Traver Circle Swing Company[2].
Description
The ride was a 90-ft. (27.5 m) rotating tower with six steel arms suspending open boat-styled "cars" with steel cables. There was an electric motor at the base of the tower to spin the riders at 40 mph (64 kph) to raise them 30 ft. (9 m) above the ground. At its widest, the ride was 120 ft. (36.5 m) in diameter.
References
- ↑ "The Giant Flying Circle Swing at Olentangy Park." The Hocking Sentinel (Logan, Ohio). 13 July 1905. Pg. 4. Retrieved from Newspapers.com on 11 April 2017. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10215101/the-giant-playing-circle-swing-at/
- ↑ "Sue for Royalties." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 February 1906. Pg. 10. Retrieved from the Columbus Dispatch Digital Archives.