1922 Season - Revision history

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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury~~<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager~~		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury
	\| preseason = April 16, 1922 - May 28, 1922		\| preseason = April 16, 1922 - May 28, 1922
	\| season = May 29, 1922 - Sept. 4, 1922		\| season = May 29, 1922 - Sept. 4, 1922

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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury<br />~~Joseph~~ F. Luft, manager		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager
	\| preseason = April 16, 1922 - May 28, 1922		\| preseason = April 16, 1922 - May 28, 1922
	\| season = May 29, 1922 - Sept. 4, 1922		\| season = May 29, 1922 - Sept. 4, 1922

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	The park was advertised around the state as having the largest dancing pavilion and swimming pool found in any resort in the country.<ref name="largest">"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/187335342/ Olentangy Park Notice]." ''The Union County Journal (Union County, Ohio).'' Aug. 25, 1922. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> A ''Dispatch'' article said the park was the "biggest amusement [resort] of its kind in the country."<ref>"Olentangy Well Patronized." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 20, 1922. Page 28.</ref>		The park was advertised around the state as having the largest dancing pavilion and swimming pool found in any resort in the country.<ref name="largest">"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/187335342/ Olentangy Park Notice]." ''The Union County Journal (Union County, Ohio).'' Aug. 25, 1922. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> A ''Dispatch'' article said the park was the "biggest amusement [resort] of its kind in the country."<ref>"Olentangy Well Patronized." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 20, 1922. Page 28.</ref>

	The park closed except for Sundays again after Labor Day on Sept. 4.<ref>"Closed After Monday, Week Days." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 3, 1922. Page 10.</ref> The park closed for the season on Sunday, September 24, 1922.<ref>"Last Day at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 24, 1922. Page 11.</ref>		The park closed except for Sundays again after Labor Day on Sept. 4.<ref>"Closed After Monday, Week Days." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 3, 1922. Page 10.</ref> The park closed for the season on Sunday, September 24, 1922.<ref>"Last Day at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 24, 1922. Page 11.</ref> Over 150,000 vehicles were checked in and out of the parking lot during the season.<ref>"Parking at the Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 25, 1923. Page 48.</ref>

	== Park Improvements ==		== Park Improvements ==

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	=== "Buddy Day" for Disabled Veterans ===		=== "Buddy Day" for Disabled Veterans ===
	Disabled American veterans of World War I from all over Ohio held a "Buddy Day" outing on Aug. 9.<ref>"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-buddy-day-outing/187340677/ 'Buddy Day' Outing]." ''Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio).'' Aug. 4, 1922. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The day was designated "Boddy Day" by National Commander Hamilton C. Cook and was observed all over the country. There were about 900 ~~members of the~~ Disabled Veterans in Franklin County, and about 700 other veterans eligible for membership at the time. As a statewide initiative, the Commander of the McConnelsville Sanitorium also sent all of their veterans to the park that day. Commander Frank Gillbert of Columbus extended a special invitation to all members of the American Legion and to all soldiers and ex-soldiers, whether they belonged to an organization or not, including all veterans of World War I, the Spanish-American War, the Civil War, and to all members of National Guard organizations and the regular army. It was further extended to include the army and Red Cross nurses, the Ladies' auxiliaries, and all who saw active service in the First World War, including the Red Cross, YMCA, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, and other similar organizations engaged in the war. Those invited could visit for free by wearing their uniform or by showing a badge, button, or membership card for a military or veteran organization. Those who weren't part of an organization could attend for free if they could provide proof of past involvement in any American war. For those unable to walk to the park, the Columbus Auto Club provided rides to and from the park in automobiles.<ref>"Disabled Veterans to Observe 'Buddy' Day." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 3, 1922. Page 27~~.</ref>~~		Disabled American veterans of World War I from all over Ohio held a "Buddy Day" outing on Aug. 9.<ref>"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-buddy-day-outing/187340677/ 'Buddy Day' Outing]." ''Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio).'' Aug. 4, 1922. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The day was designated "Boddy Day" by National Commander Hamilton C. Cook and was observed all over the country. There were about 900 Disabled Veterans in Franklin County and about 700 other veterans eligible for membership at the time. As a statewide initiative, the Commander of the McConnelsville Sanitorium also sent all of their veterans to the park that day. Commander Frank Gillbert of Columbus extended a special invitation to all members of the American Legion and to all soldiers and ex-soldiers, whether they belonged to an organization or not, including all veterans of World War I, the Spanish-American War, the Civil War, and to all members of National Guard organizations and the regular army. It was further extended to include the army and Red Cross nurses, the Ladies' auxiliaries, and all who saw active service in the First World War, including the Red Cross, YMCA, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, and other similar organizations engaged in the war. Those invited could visit for free by wearing their uniform or by showing a badge, button, or membership card for a military or veteran organization. Those who weren't part of an organization could attend for free if they could provide proof of past involvement in any American war. For those unable to walk to the park, the Columbus Auto Club provided rides to and from the park in automobiles.<ref>"Disabled Veterans to Observe 'Buddy' Day." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 3, 1922. Page 27.</ref>

	~~=== Dusenburys Forced into Receivership ===~~
	In December, the Dusenbury Brothers were forced into receivership after the Columbus Railway, Power & Light Co. sued the park's owners. Judge Daniel H. Sowers of Franklin County appointed Perl S. Miller, real estate dealer, as receiver of the Dusenbury interests, which controlled several of the largest amusement concessions in Columbus, and were the largest holders of moving picture theaters at the time. The petition for receiver was directed against Joseph W. Dusenbury, William J. Dusenbury, the Olentangy Park Co., the Hilltop Amusement Co., and the J. W. & W. J. Dusenbury Amusement Co. The Dusenbury Brothers operated Olentangy Park, the Grand Theater, the State Theater, the Vernon Theater, and the Hilltop Theater. At the time, the Hilltop Theater or theater building was completely finished. The State Theater was operating, but the building was not completed. The petition was filed a few minutes after they won a lawsuit against the Dusenburys for {{Tooltip \| text = $1,242 \| tooltip = $23,735 in 2025 dollars}} for power furnished to Olentangy Park. The bond of the receiver was fixed at {{Tooltip \| text = $25,000 \| tooltip = $229,322 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref>"Creditors Force Dusenburys into Receivership." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Dec. 4, 1922. Page 1.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==

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	\| season = May 29, 1922 - Sept. 4, 1922		\| season = May 29, 1922 - Sept. 4, 1922
	\| postseason = Sept. 10, 1922 - Sept. 24, 1922		\| postseason = Sept. 10, 1922 - Sept. 24, 1922
	\| newattractions = [[~~Carousel~~ (~~1922~~)]]<br />[[~~Casino (2)~~]]<br />[[~~Dodgem~~]]<br />[[Joy Mill]]<br />[[Photographic Gallery (4)]]<br />[[Red Devil]]		\| newattractions = [[Casino (2)]]<br />[[Dodgem]]<br />[[Grand Carousel]]<br />[[Joy Mill]]<br />[[Photographic Gallery (4)]]<br />[[Red Devil]]
	\| band = "Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra<br />Carboni's Melody Boys<br />American Legion Band		\| band = "Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra<br />Carboni's Melody Boys<br />American Legion Band
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	The Red Devil replaced the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref name="spring" /><ref name="improvement" /> It was said to be the "fastest and longest riding device in the country." It had long and steep dips that gave riders the sensation of going over hills.<ref name="opening" />		The Red Devil replaced the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref name="spring" /><ref name="improvement" /> It was said to be the "fastest and longest riding device in the country." It had long and steep dips that gave riders the sensation of going over hills.<ref name="opening" />

	=== New Carousel ~~Building~~ ===		=== New Grand Carousel ===
	''Main Article:'' [[Carousel ~~(1922)~~]]		''Main Article:'' [[Grand Carousel]]

	A big circular carousel building and ~~carousel~~ was built just south of the [[Circle Swing]].<ref name="improvement" /> ~~Many articles say it~~ was ~~the building that was new, but also that it housed~~ "~~one of the largest and most complete amusements of this character~~ [~~carousels~~] ~~in the country~~,~~" suggesting the~~ [[~~Grand Carousel~~]] ~~or one~~ of the ~~other~~ [~~[Merry~~-Go-~~Round\|merry~~-go-~~rounds~~]~~] were moved there when the old~~ [[~~Dancing Pavilion (1)\|Dancing Pavilion building~~]] ~~was updated to become~~ the [[~~Casino~~ (2)]].<ref>~~"Park is Open Today~~." ''~~The Columbus Dispatch~~.'' ~~April 23, 1922. Page 7.~~</ref>		A big circular carousel building and Grand cCarousel was built just south of the [[Circle Swing]].<ref name="improvement" /> The ride was first an attraction at Kister's Hotel on Surf Avenue at New York's Coney Island.<ref>"[https://carouselhistory.com/columbus-zoo-carousel-gallery/ OH – Columbus Zoo Carousel – 1914 Mangels-Illions]." ''CarouselHistory.com.'' Aug. 12, 1915.</ref> The horses and decorations were carved by [[Marcus C. Illions & Sons\|Marcus C. Illions and Sons]],<ref>[https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/amusement-ride-safety-and-fairs/resources/amusement-ride-company-search "Amusement Ride Company List."] ''Ohio Department of Agriculture.'' Database. Last updated 2025. Accessed July 3, 2025.</ref><ref name="splash">{{Cite news \|lastname = Bartlett\|firstname = Margo\|articletitle = Making a Splash\|pub = The Delaware Gazette (Delaware, Ohio)\|date = July 6, 1998\|page = 17\|accessedthrough = Newspapers.com\|url = [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-delaware-gazette-making-a-splash-pa/176659750/ Clip 1] [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-delaware-gazette-making-a-splash-pa/176659833/ Clip 2] }}</ref> in collaboration with [[William F. Mangels]]<ref name="marker">"[https://remarkableohio.org/marker/4-21-grand-carousel/ 4-21 Grand Carousel]." ''Remarkable Ohio.'' Part of the Ohio History Connection. Retrieved Dec. 9, 2025.</ref> and the [[Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC)]].<ref>Fried, Frederick. ''A Pictorial History of the Carousel.''</ref>

	=== Children's Playground Enlarged ===		=== Children's Playground Enlarged ===
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	* [[Box ball alleys]]		* [[Box ball alleys]]
	* [[Boathouse\|Canoe Club Boathouse]]		* [[Boathouse\|Canoe Club Boathouse]]
	* [[Carousel (1922)\|Carousel]]
	* [[Casino (2)]] '''NEW'''		* [[Casino (2)]] '''NEW'''
	* [[Bandstand (4)\|Center Bandstand]] '''NEW'''		* [[Bandstand (4)\|Center Bandstand]] '''NEW'''
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	* [[The Fun House]]		* [[The Fun House]]
	* General Playground		* General Playground
	* [[Grand Carousel]]		* [[Grand Carousel]] '''NEW'''
	* [[Gypsy Camp]]		* [[Gypsy Camp]]
	* [[Joy Mill]]		* [[Joy Mill]]

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	* ~~Major~~ William G. Patterson, former piping major for the British Army		* Maj. William G. Patterson, former piping major for the British Army
	* James Hess, Scotch dancer		* James Hess, Scotch dancer
	* Latham and Rubye, clever aerial team		* Latham and Rubye, clever aerial team

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	* Mon Pal Duo, well-known operatic singers		* Mon Pal Duo, well-known operatic singers
	* Royal Danes, high-class dancers		* Royal Danes, high-class dancers
	* Kaufman and Webster, ~~bucyclists~~		* Kaufman and Webster, bicyclists
	* R. Jan Shellabarger's Orchestra		* R. Jan Shellabarger's Orchestra

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	* An instrumental solo		* An instrumental solo
	* The Voltaires, balancing and other gymnastics		* The Voltaires, balancing and other gymnastics
	* Fitzgerald ~~duo~~, barrel jumpers		* Fitzgerald Duo, barrel jumpers

	==== Week of July 2 ====		==== Week of July 2 ====

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	Olentangy Park opened its 1922 season on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922.<ref name="spring">"Spring Building at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 24, 1922. Page 14.</ref><ref name="opening">"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref> Prices on tickets were reduced, and the War Tax was not added to the cost.<ref name="april16ad">Advertisement. ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref> It was only open on Sundays until May 28, then opened for daily operation.<ref name="openseason">"Olentangy Season Opens Sunday." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 26, 1922. Page 44.</ref><ref>"Park Now Open Daily." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 28, 1922. Page 8.</ref> The park closed except for Sundays again after Labor Day on Sept. 4.<ref>"Closed After Monday, Week Days." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 3, 1922. Page 10.</ref> The park closed for the season on Sunday, September 24, 1922.<ref>"Last Day at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 24, 1922. Page 11.</ref>		Olentangy Park opened its 1922 season on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922.<ref name="spring">"Spring Building at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 24, 1922. Page 14.</ref><ref name="opening">"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref> Prices on tickets were reduced, and the War Tax was not added to the cost.<ref name="april16ad">Advertisement. ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref> It was only open on Sundays until May 28, then opened for daily operation.<ref name="openseason">"Olentangy Season Opens Sunday." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 26, 1922. Page 44.</ref><ref>"Park Now Open Daily." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 28, 1922. Page 8.</ref>

	In May, Assistant Prosecutor Wilbur E. Benoy told Franklin County commissioners that the City of Columbus might annex 64 acres north of the park, with the possibility of annexing the park itself in the future. This would make land on three sides of the park part of the city while the park remained outside city bounds, but still in Franklin County.<ref>"Annexation Ruling." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 4, 1922. Page 17.</ref>		In May, Assistant Prosecutor Wilbur E. Benoy told Franklin County commissioners that the City of Columbus might annex 64 acres north of the park, with the possibility of annexing the park itself in the future. This would make land on three sides of the park part of the city while the park remained outside city bounds, but still in Franklin County.<ref>"Annexation Ruling." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 4, 1922. Page 17.</ref>

	The park was advertised around the state as having the largest dancing pavilion and swimming pool found in any resort in the country.<ref name="largest">"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/187335342/ Olentangy Park Notice]." ''The Union County Journal (Union County, Ohio).'' Aug. 25, 1922. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> A ''Dispatch'' article said the park was the "biggest amusement [resort] of its kind in the country."<ref>"Olentangy Well Patronized." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 20, 1922. Page 28.</ref>		The park was advertised around the state as having the largest dancing pavilion and swimming pool found in any resort in the country.<ref name="largest">"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/187335342/ Olentangy Park Notice]." ''The Union County Journal (Union County, Ohio).'' Aug. 25, 1922. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> A ''Dispatch'' article said the park was the "biggest amusement [resort] of its kind in the country."<ref>"Olentangy Well Patronized." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 20, 1922. Page 28.</ref>

			The park closed except for Sundays again after Labor Day on Sept. 4.<ref>"Closed After Monday, Week Days." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 3, 1922. Page 10.</ref> The park closed for the season on Sunday, September 24, 1922.<ref>"Last Day at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 24, 1922. Page 11.</ref>

	== Park Improvements ==		== Park Improvements ==
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	=== "Buddy Day" for Disabled Veterans ===		=== "Buddy Day" for Disabled Veterans ===
	Disabled American veterans of World War I from all over Ohio held a "Buddy Day" outing on Aug. 9.<ref>"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-buddy-day-outing/187340677/ 'Buddy Day' Outing]." ''Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio).'' Aug. 4, 1922. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The day was designated "Boddy Day" by National Commander Hamilton C. Cook and was observed all over the country. There were about 900 members of the Disabled Veterans in Franklin County, and about 700 other veterans eligible for membership at the time. As a statewide initiative, the Commander of the McConnelsville Sanitorium also sent all of their veterans to the park that day. Commander Frank Gillbert of Columbus extended a special invitation to all members of the American Legion and to all soldiers and ex-soldiers, whether they belonged to an organization or not, including all veterans of World War I, the Spanish-American War, the Civil War, and to all members of National Guard organizations and the regular army. It was further extended to include the army and Red Cross nurses, the Ladies' auxiliaries, and all who saw active service in the First World War, including the Red Cross, YMCA, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, and other similar organizations engaged in the war. Those invited could visit for free by wearing their uniform or by showing a badge, button, or membership card for a military or veteran organization. Those who weren't part of an organization could attend for free if they could provide proof of past involvement in any American war. For those unable to walk to the park, the Columbus Auto Club provided rides to and from the park in automobiles.<ref>"Disabled Veterans to Observe 'Buddy' Day." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 3, 1922. Page 27.</ref>		Disabled American veterans of World War I from all over Ohio held a "Buddy Day" outing on Aug. 9.<ref>"[https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-buddy-day-outing/187340677/ 'Buddy Day' Outing]." ''Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio).'' Aug. 4, 1922. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The day was designated "Boddy Day" by National Commander Hamilton C. Cook and was observed all over the country. There were about 900 members of the Disabled Veterans in Franklin County, and about 700 other veterans eligible for membership at the time. As a statewide initiative, the Commander of the McConnelsville Sanitorium also sent all of their veterans to the park that day. Commander Frank Gillbert of Columbus extended a special invitation to all members of the American Legion and to all soldiers and ex-soldiers, whether they belonged to an organization or not, including all veterans of World War I, the Spanish-American War, the Civil War, and to all members of National Guard organizations and the regular army. It was further extended to include the army and Red Cross nurses, the Ladies' auxiliaries, and all who saw active service in the First World War, including the Red Cross, YMCA, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, and other similar organizations engaged in the war. Those invited could visit for free by wearing their uniform or by showing a badge, button, or membership card for a military or veteran organization. Those who weren't part of an organization could attend for free if they could provide proof of past involvement in any American war. For those unable to walk to the park, the Columbus Auto Club provided rides to and from the park in automobiles.<ref>"Disabled Veterans to Observe 'Buddy' Day." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 3, 1922. Page 27.</ref>

			=== Dusenburys Forced into Receivership ===
			In December, the Dusenbury Brothers were forced into receivership after the Columbus Railway, Power & Light Co. sued the park's owners. Judge Daniel H. Sowers of Franklin County appointed Perl S. Miller, real estate dealer, as receiver of the Dusenbury interests, which controlled several of the largest amusement concessions in Columbus, and were the largest holders of moving picture theaters at the time. The petition for receiver was directed against Joseph W. Dusenbury, William J. Dusenbury, the Olentangy Park Co., the Hilltop Amusement Co., and the J. W. & W. J. Dusenbury Amusement Co. The Dusenbury Brothers operated Olentangy Park, the Grand Theater, the State Theater, the Vernon Theater, and the Hilltop Theater. At the time, the Hilltop Theater or theater building was completely finished. The State Theater was operating, but the building was not completed. The petition was filed a few minutes after they won a lawsuit against the Dusenburys for {{Tooltip \| text = $1,242 \| tooltip = $23,735 in 2025 dollars}} for power furnished to Olentangy Park. The bond of the receiver was fixed at {{Tooltip \| text = $25,000 \| tooltip = $229,322 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref>"Creditors Force Dusenburys into Receivership." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Dec. 4, 1922. Page 1.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==

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