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 grounds were graded, and new walks were added.[2]
For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.
Rides and Attractions
New Casino
Main Article: Casino (2)
A big refreshment building, the Casino (2) was built across from the Open-Air Stage. [1]
New Dodgem
Main Article: Dodgem
The Dodgem was a bumper car ride. The structure was 80 feet by 100 feet.[1]
New Red Devil
Main Article: Red Devil
The Red Devil replaced the Scenic Coaster.[1][2]
New Carousel Building
Main Article: Grand Carousel
A big circular carousel building was built just south of the Circle Swing.[2]
Children's Playground Enlarged
The Children's Playground was enlarged when the move of the Whip added space.[2]
Joy Mill Enlarged
Main Article: Joy Mill
The Joy Mill was remodeled and enlarged.[2]
The Whip Moved
Main Article: The Whip
The Whip was moved from the Grove to the north end, between the Whirlwind and Shoot-the-Chutes.[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
- Grand Carousel
- 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