1922 Season
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| Leadership | The Olentangy Park Company Joseph W. Dusenbury, president William J. Dusenbury Joseph F. Luft, manager |
|---|---|
| Pre-season | Began April 16, 1922 |
| New Attractions | Casino (2) Dodgem Joy Mill Photographic Gallery (4) Red Devil |
| Park Size | 90 acres |
Olentangy Park opened its 1922 season on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922.[1] The park closed ...
Park Improvements
The Dusenbury Brothers added a new artistic iron fence along the High Street frontage for one-third of a mile. The fence had a concrete base with artistic brick columns every 50 feet. The parking lot was enlarged.[2] They tore down the Colonnade and the restaurant building.[1] The parking space near the High Street entrance was improved. They constructed a new concrete bridge across the ravine where the Photo Gallery was located.[3] The Red Devil replaced the Scenic Coaster, and a big circular carousel building was built just south of the Circle Swing. The Dodgem was added to the park, and The Whip moved from the Grove to the north end, between the Whirlwind and Shoot-the-Chutes, to increase the size of the Children's Playground. A big refreshment building, the Casino (2) was built across from the Open-Air Stage.[1] The Joy Mill was remodeled and enlarged. The grounds were graded, and new walks were added.[2]
For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.
Rides and Attractions
New Dodgem
Main Article: Dodgem
The Dodgem was a bumper car ride. The structure was 80 feet by 100 feet.[1]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Amphitheater NEW
- Arena
- Band Shell
- Bandstand (South)
- Box ball alleys
- Canoe Club Boathouse
- Carousel
- Casino (2)
- Children's Playground NEW
- Circle Swing
- Dodgem
- Dancing Pavilion
- Double Whirl
- Electric Autos
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse
- The Fun House
- General Playground
- Gypsy Camp
- Joy Mill
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Millrace and Fish Pond
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Pictures
- Ye Olde Mill (2)
- Over-the-Top
- Palm Garden
- Palmistry
- Photographic Gallery (4)
- Pony and Camel Track
- Red Devil
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swimming Pool
- Swings
- Theater
- Water Toboggan
- The Whip
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater and Vaudeville
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Theater
The theater opened for the season on ...
Vaudeville
Vaudeville acts began on ...
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Music
Sports
Activities
List of Activities
- Billiards
- Boating
- Box Ball
- Bowling
- Dancing
- Dining
- Fishing
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Penny Arcades
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming