Big Eli
Big Eli
| Other Name(s) | Eli Ferris Wheel |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotating Ride |
| Built | 1927 |
| Opened | 1927 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Manufacturer | The Eli Bridge Company |
| Model | Big Eli |
| Materials | Steel |
| Inversions | 0 |
Big Eli was a Ferris wheel that opened at Olentangy Park in 1927.[1] The ride remained operational until the park closed in 1937. Despite being listed for sale in The Billboard,[2] it was moved to the Haenlein Brothers' new Zoo Amusement Park across from the Columbus Zoo.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Promise at the Park." The Columbus Dispatch. Page 60.
- ↑ Advertisement. 1983. The Billboard. April 16, 1938. Page 41. Accessed through the Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1938-04-16_50_16/page/40
- ↑ Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1, April 1984. Page 17.
- ↑ "Zoo Amusement Park Has Established Its Popularity." Columbus Dispatch, June 2, 1929. Page 14-A.