Temple of Mirth
Temple of Mirth
| Type | Funhouse |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Midway |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Closed | 1911 (fire) |
| Fires | July 1911 |
| Frame | Wood |
| Number of Stories | 2 |
The Temple of Mirth was a funhouse attraction at Olentangy Park that opened in 1906 along the Midway, north of the first Ye Olde Mill. It burned down in July 1911[1]. It was said to combine the elements of the Katzenjammer Castle and the House that Jack Built and a number of other novelties in one large building. Sometime after 1911, the Joy Mill replaced the Temple of Mirth as the Midway funhouse.[2]
Fires
In July 1911, a fire that began in the Old Mill ride spread to other attractions, destroying a total of five buildings[1]. Manager J.W. Dusenbury said the buildings were uninsured.