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	\|description = The first Ye Olde Mill, also known as Old Mill or Aquarama, was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in 1904.		\|description = The first Ye Olde Mill, also known as Old Mill or Aquarama, was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in 1904.
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	'''Ye Olde Mill''', also stylized as '''Old Mill''', and '''Ye Old Mill''', was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in [[1904 Season\|1904]].<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 29.</ref> The ride was constructed under the supervision of C. B. and N. A. McDaniel of New York City and cost {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000\|tooltip = $541,795 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref> It was created by the Aquarama Co.<ref name="sue">"Sue Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' Sept. 10, 1905. Page 1.</ref> and was first called "'''Aquarama'''" before becoming Ye Olde Mill. As was common with Old Mill rides around the country, it was also referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love"<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> due to its pitch-black sections, allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss.		The first '''Ye Olde Mill''', also stylized as '''Old Mill''', and '''Ye Old Mill''', was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in [[1904 Season\|1904]].<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 29.</ref> The ride was constructed under the supervision of C. B. and N. A. McDaniel of New York City and cost {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000\|tooltip = $541,795 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref> It was created by the Aquarama Co.<ref name="sue">"Sue Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' Sept. 10, 1905. Page 1.</ref> and was first called "'''Aquarama'''" before becoming Ye Olde Mill. As was common with Old Mill rides around the country, it was also referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love"<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> due to its pitch-black sections, allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss.

	A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911, and the [[Ye Olde Mill (2)\|second version of the ride]] was rebuilt for the 1918 season<ref name=":0">"Lavish Park Plans." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1917. Page 56.</ref> further north with the [[Fun House]] and later, [[Joy Mill]] being built on the original site.		A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911, and the [[Ye Olde Mill (2)\|second version of the ride]] was rebuilt for the 1918 season<ref name=":0">"Lavish Park Plans." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1917. Page 56.</ref> further north with the [[Fun House]] and later, [[Joy Mill]] being built on the original site.
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	== Fires ==		== Fires ==
	In May 1911, a small fire in the ride was discovered by "Duke," a dog with a prominent part in the [[Johnstown Flood]]. His barking led to the fire being quickly extinguished. It was feared that the fire could have destroyed a large portion of the park ~~had the fire~~ spread.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1911-06-10_23_23/page/20/mode/2up "Fire at Columbus Park."] ''The Billboard.'' June 10, 1911. Vol. 23. Issue 23. Page 20. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref>		In May 1911, a small fire in the ride was discovered by "Duke," a dog with a prominent part in the [[Johnstown Flood]]. His barking led to the fire being quickly extinguished. It was feared that the fire could have destroyed a large portion of the park if it spread.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1911-06-10_23_23/page/20/mode/2up "Fire at Columbus Park."] ''The Billboard.'' June 10, 1911. Vol. 23. Issue 23. Page 20. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref>

	Although the water was used from the mill ride to protect the Dancing Pavilion in July 1907<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref>, a fire started in the ride on [[Midway Fire of 1911\|July 16, 1911]], destroyed the building along with four other structures: [[Johnstown Flood]], [[Coney Island]], [[Wonderland]], [[Temple of Mirth]], and the [[Penny Arcade (Midway)\|Penny Arcade]]. The buildings were wood-frame structures, and most were lined with burlap. According to the park manager at the time, J. W. Dusenbury, the buildings were not insured.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1634174/fire-at-olentangy-park/ "Fire at Olentangy Park."] ''The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio).'' July 27, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>		Although the water was used from the mill ride to protect the Dancing Pavilion in July 1907<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref>, a fire started in the ride on [[Midway Fire of 1911\|July 16, 1911]], destroyed the building along with four other structures: [[Johnstown Flood]], [[Coney Island]], [[Wonderland]], [[Temple of Mirth]], and the [[Penny Arcade (Midway)\|Penny Arcade]]. The buildings were wood-frame structures, and most were lined with burlap. According to the park manager at the time, J. W. Dusenbury, the buildings were not insured.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1634174/fire-at-olentangy-park/ "Fire at Olentangy Park."] ''The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio).'' July 27, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>
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	\| name = Ye ~~Old~~ Mill		\| name = Ye Olde Mill
	\| othernames = The Old Mill<br />Old Mill<br />Ye Olde Mill<br />Aquarama<br />First Old Mill		\| othernames = The Old Mill<br />Old Mill<br />Ye Olde Mill<br />Aquarama<br />First Old Mill
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	'''Ye Olde Mill''', also stylized as '''~~Old Mill''', '''The~~ Old Mill''', and '''Ye Old Mill''', was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in [[1904 Season\|1904]].<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 29.</ref> The ride was constructed under the supervision of C. B. and N. A. McDaniel of New York City and cost {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000\|tooltip = $541,795 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref> It was created by the Aquarama Co.<ref name="sue">"Sue Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' Sept. 10, 1905. Page 1.</ref> and was first called "'''Aquarama'''" before becoming Ye Olde Mill. As was common with Old Mill rides around the country, it was also referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love"<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> due to its pitch-black sections, allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss.		'''Ye Olde Mill''', also stylized as '''Old Mill''', and '''Ye Old Mill''', was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in [[1904 Season\|1904]].<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 29.</ref> The ride was constructed under the supervision of C. B. and N. A. McDaniel of New York City and cost {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000\|tooltip = $541,795 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref> It was created by the Aquarama Co.<ref name="sue">"Sue Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' Sept. 10, 1905. Page 1.</ref> and was first called "'''Aquarama'''" before becoming Ye Olde Mill. As was common with Old Mill rides around the country, it was also referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love"<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> due to its pitch-black sections, allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss.

	A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911, and the [[Ye Olde Mill (2)\|second version of the ride]] was rebuilt for the 1918 season<ref name=":0">"Lavish Park Plans." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1917. Page 56.</ref> further north with the [[Fun House]] and later, [[Joy Mill]] being built on the original site.		A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911, and the [[Ye Olde Mill (2)\|second version of the ride]] was rebuilt for the 1918 season<ref name=":0">"Lavish Park Plans." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1917. Page 56.</ref> further north with the [[Fun House]] and later, [[Joy Mill]] being built on the original site.
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	== Gallery==		== Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg\|alt=The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the ~~original~~ Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.\|The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the ~~original~~ Ye Old Mill, [[Mystic Castle]], and [[Laughing Gallery]].		File:TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg\|alt=The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the first Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.\|The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the first Ye Old Mill, [[Mystic Castle]], and [[Laughing Gallery]].
	File:ParkPano NewspaperPhoto ColumbusEveningDispatch.jpg\|alt=A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: Whirlwind, Shoot-the-Chutes, the Midway, including the Ye Olde Mill and Dancing Pavilion.\|A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: [[Whirlwind]], [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], the Midway including the ~~original~~ Ye Olde Mill and second [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].		File:ParkPano NewspaperPhoto ColumbusEveningDispatch.jpg\|alt=A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: Whirlwind, Shoot-the-Chutes, the Midway, including the Ye Olde Mill and Dancing Pavilion.\|A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: [[Whirlwind]], [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], the Midway including the first Ye Olde Mill and second [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg\|alt=The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.\|The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, [[Mystic Castle]], and [[Laughing Gallery]].		File:TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg\|alt=The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.\|The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, [[Mystic Castle]], and [[Laughing Gallery]].
	File:ParkPano NewspaperPhoto ColumbusEveningDispatch.jpg\|alt=A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: Whirlwind, Shoot-the-Chutes, the Midway, including the Ye Olde Mill and Dancing Pavilion.\|A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: [[Whirlwind]], [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], the [[Midway]] including the original Ye Olde Mill and second [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].		File:ParkPano NewspaperPhoto ColumbusEveningDispatch.jpg\|alt=A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: Whirlwind, Shoot-the-Chutes, the Midway, including the Ye Olde Mill and Dancing Pavilion.\|A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: [[Whirlwind]], [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], the Midway including the original Ye Olde Mill and second [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].
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	== Fires ==		== Fires ==
	In May 1911, a small fire in the ride was discovered by "Duke," a dog with a prominent part in the [[Johnstown Flood]]. His barking led to the fire being quickly extinguished. It was feared that the fire could have destroyed a large portion of the park had the fire spread.<ref>"Fire at Columbus Park." ''The Billboard.'' June 10, 1911. Vol. 23. Issue 23. Page 20. Accessed through the Internet Archive. ~~https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1911-06-10_23_23/page/20/mode/2up~~</ref>		In May 1911, a small fire in the ride was discovered by "Duke," a dog with a prominent part in the [[Johnstown Flood]]. His barking led to the fire being quickly extinguished. It was feared that the fire could have destroyed a large portion of the park had the fire spread.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1911-06-10_23_23/page/20/mode/2up "Fire at Columbus Park."] ''The Billboard.'' June 10, 1911. Vol. 23. Issue 23. Page 20. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref>

	Although the water was used from the mill ride to protect the Dancing Pavilion in July 1907<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref>, a fire started in the ride on [[Midway Fire of 1911\|July 16, 1911]], destroyed the building along with four other structures: [[Johnstown Flood]], [[Coney Island]], [[Wonderland]], [[Temple of Mirth]], and the [[Penny Arcade (Midway)\|Penny Arcade]]. The buildings were wood-frame structures, and most were lined with burlap. According to the park manager at the time, J. W. Dusenbury, the buildings were not insured.<ref>"Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio).'' July 27, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com ~~https://www~~.~~newspapers.com/clip/1634174/fire-at-olentangy-park/~~</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>		Although the water was used from the mill ride to protect the Dancing Pavilion in July 1907<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref>, a fire started in the ride on [[Midway Fire of 1911\|July 16, 1911]], destroyed the building along with four other structures: [[Johnstown Flood]], [[Coney Island]], [[Wonderland]], [[Temple of Mirth]], and the [[Penny Arcade (Midway)\|Penny Arcade]]. The buildings were wood-frame structures, and most were lined with burlap. According to the park manager at the time, J. W. Dusenbury, the buildings were not insured.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1634174/fire-at-olentangy-park/ "Fire at Olentangy Park."] ''The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio).'' July 27, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>

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	File:TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg\|alt=The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.\|The [[Midway]] at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, [[Mystic Castle]], and [[Laughing Gallery]].		File:TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg\|alt=The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.\|The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, [[Mystic Castle]], and [[Laughing Gallery]].
	File:ParkPano NewspaperPhoto ColumbusEveningDispatch.jpg\|alt=A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: Whirlwind, Shoot-the-Chutes, the Midway, including the Ye Olde Mill and Dancing Pavilion.\|A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: [[Whirlwind]], [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], the [[Midway]] including the original Ye Olde Mill and second [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].		File:ParkPano NewspaperPhoto ColumbusEveningDispatch.jpg\|alt=A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: Whirlwind, Shoot-the-Chutes, the Midway, including the Ye Olde Mill and Dancing Pavilion.\|A panoramic photo of new rides nearing completion in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' on March 28, 1909. Rides and attractions shown: [[Whirlwind]], [[Shoot-the-Chutes]], the [[Midway]] including the original Ye Olde Mill and second [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	\| opened = 1904		\| opened = 1904
	\| closed = 1911 (fire)		\| closed = 1911 (fire)
	\| manufacturer = [[Aquarama ~~Company~~]]		\| manufacturer = [[Aquarama Co.]]
	\| architect = C. B. McDaniel and N. A. McDaniel		\| architect = C. B. McDaniel and N. A. McDaniel
	\| fires = May 1911<br />July 1911		\| fires = May 1911<br />July 1911
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	\| image = TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg		\| image = TheOldMill Photo BookColumbusPostcards.jpg
	\| replacedby = [[The Fun House]]		\| replacedby = [[The Fun House]]
			\| cost = {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000\|tooltip = $541,795 in 2025 dollars}}
	}}		}}

	'''Ye Olde Mill''', also stylized as '''Old Mill''', '''The Old Mill''', and '''Ye Old Mill''', was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in [[1904 Season\|1904]].<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 1, 1904. Page 29.</ref> The ride was constructed under the supervision of C. B. and N. A. McDaniel of New York City and cost $15,000 ($~~530~~,~~124~~ in ~~2024)~~.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref> It was created by the Aquarama ~~Company~~<ref name="sue">"Sue Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' ~~September~~ 10, 1905. Page 1.</ref> and was first called "'''Aquarama'''" before becoming Ye Olde Mill. As was common with Old Mill rides around the country, it was also referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love"<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E~~. 1984~~. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1,'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> due to its pitch-black sections, allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss.		'''Ye Olde Mill''', also stylized as '''Old Mill''', '''The Old Mill''', and '''Ye Old Mill''', was a water ride and dark ride installed at Olentangy Park in [[1904 Season\|1904]].<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 29.</ref> The ride was constructed under the supervision of C. B. and N. A. McDaniel of New York City and cost {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000\|tooltip = $541,795 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref> It was created by the Aquarama Co.<ref name="sue">"Sue Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' Sept. 10, 1905. Page 1.</ref> and was first called "'''Aquarama'''" before becoming Ye Olde Mill. As was common with Old Mill rides around the country, it was also referred to by some park-goers as "The Tunnel of Love"<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> due to its pitch-black sections, allowing couples a chance to cuddle and kiss.

	A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911, and the [[Ye Olde Mill (2)\|second version of the ride]] was rebuilt for the 1918 season<ref name=":0">"Lavish Park Plans." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' ~~September~~ 23, 1917. Page 56.</ref> further north with the [[Fun House]] and later, [[Joy Mill]] being built on the original site.		A fire destroyed the original building in July 1911, and the [[Ye Olde Mill (2)\|second version of the ride]] was rebuilt for the 1918 season<ref name=":0">"Lavish Park Plans." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1917. Page 56.</ref> further north with the [[Fun House]] and later, [[Joy Mill]] being built on the original site.

	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."		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."

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	The ride was a water ride where boats with upholstered seats carried riders through "gloomy caverns, fantastic grottos, and unsurpassed scenery" with a torrent of water by an immense water wheel. After floating through subterranean passages, they emerge into rooms containing electrically lit scenic effects in scenes showing cotton plantations and Black musicians playing banjos. The next scene was based on Dante's ''Inferno'' with weird and ghostly effects, followed by "The Rock of Ages," with water flowing around a rock with a center of natural flowers. From there, riders pass through Arctic regions, then under the sea with serpents and numerous "uncanny figures of every description." Mirrors were placed to enhance the immersive ride. The ride looped around to the start for the next set of riders.<ref name="coneyisland" /><ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E~~. 1985~~. "More on Olentangy Park." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 3,'' May 1985. Page 37.</ref>		The ride was a water ride where boats with upholstered seats carried riders through "gloomy caverns, fantastic grottos, and unsurpassed scenery" with a torrent of water by an immense water wheel. After floating through subterranean passages, they emerge into rooms containing electrically lit scenic effects in scenes showing cotton plantations and Black musicians playing banjos. The next scene was based on Dante's ''Inferno'' with weird and ghostly effects, followed by "The Rock of Ages," with water flowing around a rock with a center of natural flowers. From there, riders pass through Arctic regions, then under the sea with serpents and numerous "uncanny figures of every description." Mirrors were placed to enhance the immersive ride. The ride looped around to the start for the next set of riders.<ref name="coneyisland" /><ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. "More on Olentangy Park." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 3.'' May 1985. Page 37.</ref>

	== Fires ==		== Fires ==
	In May 1911, a small fire in the ride was discovered by "Duke," a dog with a prominent part in the [[Johnstown Flood]]. His barking led to the fire being quickly extinguished. It was feared that the fire could have destroyed a large portion of the park had the fire spread.<ref>"Fire at Columbus Park." ''The Billboard,'' June 10, 1911. Vol. 23. Issue 23. Page 20. Accessed through the Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1911-06-10_23_23/page/20/mode/2up</ref>		In May 1911, a small fire in the ride was discovered by "Duke," a dog with a prominent part in the [[Johnstown Flood]]. His barking led to the fire being quickly extinguished. It was feared that the fire could have destroyed a large portion of the park had the fire spread.<ref>"Fire at Columbus Park." ''The Billboard.'' June 10, 1911. Vol. 23. Issue 23. Page 20. Accessed through the Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1911-06-10_23_23/page/20/mode/2up</ref>

	Although the water was used from the mill ride to protect the Dancing Pavilion in July 1907<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref>, a fire started in the ride on [[Midway Fire of 1911\|July 16, 1911]], destroyed the building along with four other structures: [[Johnstown Flood]], [[Coney Island]], [[Wonderland]], [[Temple of Mirth]], and the [[Penny Arcade (Midway)\|Penny Arcade]]. The buildings were wood-frame structures, and most were lined with burlap. According to the park manager at the time, J. W. Dusenbury, the buildings were not insured.<ref>"Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio),'' July 27, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1634174/fire-at-olentangy-park/</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>Photographs, ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>		Although the water was used from the mill ride to protect the Dancing Pavilion in July 1907<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref>, a fire started in the ride on [[Midway Fire of 1911\|July 16, 1911]], destroyed the building along with four other structures: [[Johnstown Flood]], [[Coney Island]], [[Wonderland]], [[Temple of Mirth]], and the [[Penny Arcade (Midway)\|Penny Arcade]]. The buildings were wood-frame structures, and most were lined with burlap. According to the park manager at the time, J. W. Dusenbury, the buildings were not insured.<ref>"Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio).'' July 27, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1634174/fire-at-olentangy-park/</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref><ref>"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>

	== Arrests ==		== Arrests ==
	In 1907, ride managers John H. Leonard and William Manning were arrested for embezzlement. They were charged with embezzling about $15 to $20 ($510 to $680 in 2025) by taking the riders' tickets and then selling them back to the cashier, who divided the money. The cashier, an unnamed woman, provided witness testimony and avoided prosecution. The arrest was made by John K. Good.<ref>"Managers of 'Old Mill' Arrested." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 27, 1907. Page 9.</ref>. Manning pleaded guilty to embezzling $10 ($340) and was fined $25 ($851) and court costs. Leonard pleaded not guilty and was given a bond fixed at $15 ($510)<ref>"Makes a Confession." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 29, 1907. Page 6.</ref>.		In 1907, ride managers John H. Leonard and William Manning were arrested for embezzlement. They were charged with embezzling about {{Tooltip \|text = $15 to $20\|tooltip = $510 to $680 in 2025 dollars}} by taking the riders' tickets and then selling them back to the cashier, who divided the money. The cashier, an unnamed woman, provided witness testimony and avoided prosecution. The arrest was made by John K. Good.<ref>"Managers of 'Old Mill' Arrested." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 27, 1907. Page 9.</ref>. Manning pleaded guilty to embezzling {{Tooltip \|text = $10\|tooltip = $340 in 2025 dollars}} and was fined {{Tooltip \|text = $25\|tooltip = $851 in 2025 dollars}} and court costs. Leonard pleaded not guilty and was given a bond fixed at {{Tooltip \|text = $15\|tooltip = $510 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref>"Makes a Confession." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 29, 1907. Page 6.</ref>

	==Lawsuits==		==Lawsuits==
	The Aquarama ~~Company~~ sued Dusenbury in 1905 for not paying its agreed-upon percentages derived from the operation of the Old Mill ride.<ref name="sue" />		The Aquarama Co. sued Dusenbury in 1905 for not paying its agreed-upon percentages derived from the operation of the Old Mill ride.<ref name="sue" />

	== Related Patents ==		== Related Patents ==
	* Pleasure canal. (~~January~~ 2, 1900) U.S. Patent No. 640,439 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X1lYy5m8g3q-vGrz0FPtMVmww7tCu-ou/view?usp=sharing PDF]<ref>Boyton, P. 1900. "Pleasure canal." U.S. Patent No. 640,439. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X1lYy5m8g3q-vGrz0FPtMVmww7tCu-ou/view?usp=sharing PDF]</ref>		* Pleasure canal. (Jan. 2, 1900) U.S. Patent No. 640,439 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X1lYy5m8g3q-vGrz0FPtMVmww7tCu-ou/view?usp=sharing PDF]<ref>Boyton, P. 1900. "Pleasure canal." U.S. Patent No. 640,439. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X1lYy5m8g3q-vGrz0FPtMVmww7tCu-ou/view?usp=sharing PDF]</ref>
	* Pleasure canal. (~~December~~ 18, 1900) U.S. Patent No. 664,179 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2eieOaJswT8T_IbC4KiGi8Cw8ZIYhRA/view?usp=sharing PDF]<ref>Schofield, G. W. 1900. "Pleasure canal." U.S. Patent No. 664,179. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2eieOaJswT8T_IbC4KiGi8Cw8ZIYhRA/view?usp=sharing PDF] Note: Also spelled Scofield.</ref>		* Pleasure canal. (Dec. 18, 1900) U.S. Patent No. 664,179 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2eieOaJswT8T_IbC4KiGi8Cw8ZIYhRA/view?usp=sharing PDF]<ref>Schofield, G. W. 1900. "Pleasure canal." U.S. Patent No. 664,179. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2eieOaJswT8T_IbC4KiGi8Cw8ZIYhRA/view?usp=sharing PDF] Note: Also spelled Scofield.</ref>
	* Canal boat operating mechanism. (~~January~~ 8, 1901) U.S. Patent No. 665,765 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8Cl9_vCrlSXXzG5SNHKQtMgqYJPP7x/view?usp=sharing PDF]<ref>Thompson, La Marcus A. 1901. "Canal boat operating mechanism." U.S. Patent No. 665,765. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8Cl9_vCrlSXXzG5SNHKQtMgqYJPP7x/view?usp=sharing PDF]</ref>		* Canal boat operating mechanism. (Jan. 8, 1901) U.S. Patent No. 665,765 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8Cl9_vCrlSXXzG5SNHKQtMgqYJPP7x/view?usp=sharing PDF]<ref>Thompson, La Marcus A. 1901. "Canal boat operating mechanism." U.S. Patent No. 665,765. Accessed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8Cl9_vCrlSXXzG5SNHKQtMgqYJPP7x/view?usp=sharing PDF]</ref>

	== Gallery==		== Gallery==

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	== Arrests ==		== Arrests ==
	In 1907, ride managers John H. Leonard and William Manning were arrested for embezzlement. They were charged with embezzling about $15 to $20 ($~~502~~ to $~~669~~ in ~~2024~~) by taking the riders' tickets and then selling them back to the cashier, who divided the money. The cashier, an unnamed woman, provided witness testimony and avoided prosecution. The arrest was made by John K. Good.<ref>"Managers of 'Old Mill' Arrested." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 27, 1907. Page 9.</ref>. Manning pleaded guilty to embezzling $10 ($~~335~~) and was fined $25 ($~~837~~) and court costs. Leonard pleaded not guilty and was given a bond fixed at $15 ($~~501~~)<ref>"Makes a Confession." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 29, 1907. Page 6.</ref>.		In 1907, ride managers John H. Leonard and William Manning were arrested for embezzlement. They were charged with embezzling about $15 to $20 ($510 to $680 in 2025) by taking the riders' tickets and then selling them back to the cashier, who divided the money. The cashier, an unnamed woman, provided witness testimony and avoided prosecution. The arrest was made by John K. Good.<ref>"Managers of 'Old Mill' Arrested." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 27, 1907. Page 9.</ref>. Manning pleaded guilty to embezzling $10 ($340) and was fined $25 ($851) and court costs. Leonard pleaded not guilty and was given a bond fixed at $15 ($510)<ref>"Makes a Confession." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 29, 1907. Page 6.</ref>.

	==Lawsuits==		==Lawsuits==