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The [[Red Devil]] was a roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1922<ref>"New Restaurant Open." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' June 4, 1922. Page 8.</ref> to the park's closing in 1937. It ran along the park's northeast end and North High Street, replacing the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref>"Spring Building at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 24, 1922. Page 14.</ref><ref>"Big Improvement at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 2, 1922. Page 8.</ref> 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>"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref> | The [[Red Devil]] was a roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1922<ref>"New Restaurant Open." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' June 4, 1922. Page 8.</ref> to the park's closing in 1937. It was originally the [[Scenic Coaster]], and later updated and remodeled into the Red Devil, with an updated entry featuring devil imagery.<ref>Photograph. ''NAPHA News.'' 2015. Vol. 37. No. 5. Page 4.</ref> It ran along the park's northeast end and North High Street, replacing the [[Scenic Coaster]].<ref>"Spring Building at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 24, 1922. Page 14.</ref><ref>"Big Improvement at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 2, 1922. Page 8.</ref> 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>"Park Opens Today." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 16, 1922. Page 8.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:10, 6 December 2025
Red Devil
| Type | Roller Coaster Track ride |
|---|---|
| Park Section | North Center East |
| Built | 1922 |
| Opened | 1922 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) |
| Designer | Henry B. Auchy |
| Architect | Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago |
| Materials | Wood |
| Height | 90 feet |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Replaced | Scenic Coaster |
The Red Devil was a roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1922[1] to the park's closing in 1937. It was originally the Scenic Coaster, and later updated and remodeled into the Red Devil, with an updated entry featuring devil imagery.[2] It ran along the park's northeast end and North High Street, replacing the Scenic Coaster.[3][4] 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.[5]
Gallery
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1936 photo of the Dodgem and Red Devil rides at Olentangy Park.
References
- ↑ "New Restaurant Open." The Columbus Dispatch. June 4, 1922. Page 8.
- ↑ Photograph. NAPHA News. 2015. Vol. 37. No. 5. Page 4.
- ↑ "Spring Building at Olentangy." The Columbus Dispatch. March 24, 1922. Page 14.
- ↑ "Big Improvement at Park." The Columbus Dispatch. April 2, 1922. Page 8.
- ↑ "Park Opens Today." The Columbus Dispatch. April 16, 1922. Page 8.