Ocean Wave - Revision history

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	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]],<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/ "Olentangy Park Opens April 25th."] ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]],<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/ "Olentangy Park Opens April 25th."] ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>

	==Description==		== Description ==
	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ "Ocean Wave Starts."] ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin).'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Feb. 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ "Ocean Wave Starts."] ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin).'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Feb. 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>

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	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]],<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com ~~https://www~~.~~newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/~~</ref> similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]],<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/ "Olentangy Park Opens April 25th."] ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin).'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com ~~https://www~~.~~newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/~~ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 21. Issue 6~~. Feb. 6, 1909~~. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ "Ocean Wave Starts."] ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin).'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Feb. 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==

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	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]],<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref> similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' ~~Feb. 6, 1909.~~ Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin).'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 21. Issue 6. Feb. 6, 1909. Page 32.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==

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	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing Collapses with Hundred Children." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />		In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />

	During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in May 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref name="collapse" /> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' Oct. 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>		During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in May 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins [or Wiggins], 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref name="collapse" /> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' Oct. 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>

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	==Description==		==Description==
	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, ~~Wis.~~, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Feb. 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wisconsin, was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Feb. 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==

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	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref> It collapsed in May 1910.<ref name="collapse">"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />		In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />

	During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in May 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref>"~~Mechanical Swing.~~" ~~''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.<~~/~~ref~~> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' Oct. 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>		During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in May 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref name="collapse" /> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' Oct. 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	{{Infobox ride		{{Infobox ride
	\| name = Ocean Wave		\| name = Ocean Wave
	\| othernames = ~~Hoop-La<br />Razzle Dazzle~~		\| othernames = Witch's Hat
	\| type = Rotating ride<br />Swinging Ride		\| type = Rotating ride<br />Swinging Ride
	\| section = North<br />West		\| section = North<br />West
	\| built = 1909		\| built = 1909
	\| opened = 1909		\| opened = 1909
	\| closed = ~~Unknown~~		\| closed = 1910 (collapsed)
	\| replacedby = [[Swimming Pool]]		\| replacedby = [[Swimming Pool]]
	}}		}}
	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref>

	A bill introduced by Representative John J. Shanley of Portage in 1913 required that the state inspectors of shops and factories inspect amusement park rides. If a ride was found to be dangerous, it was not to be used until it was fixed and confirmed as safe by the state officer. If the ride continued to be used in a dangerous state or without a certificate, a fine ranging from {{Tooltip \|text = $50\|tooltip = $1,624 in 2025 dollars}} to {{Tooltip \|text = $100\|tooltip = $3,247 in 2025 dollars}} would be imposed.<ref>"Would Ensure Safety of Amusement Devices." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' February 9, 1913. Page 1.</ref> The Ohio House of Representatives passed the bill unanimously in March 1913.<ref>"Observations: One Legislator's Way." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 10, 1913. Page 6.</ref><ref>"Bills are Defeated." ''The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio).'' March 18, 1913. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-bills-are-defeated/160959974/</ref> This could be why there are no mentions of the "Ocean Wave" after that year.

	==Description==		==Description==
	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wis., was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' ~~February~~ 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wis., was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' Feb. 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==
	In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />		In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />

	During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref>"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' ~~October~~ 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>		During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in May 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref>"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' Oct. 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>

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	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wis., was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries ~~twenty-eight~~ double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' February 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wis., was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries 28 double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' February 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==

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	The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio),'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref>		The [[Ocean Wave]] was a mechanical swinging ride at Olentangy Park installed in [[1909 Season\|1909]]<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Opens April 25th." ''The Union County Journal (Marysville, Ohio).'' April 22, 1909. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-union-county-journal-olentangy-park/152965546/</ref>, similar to the Hoop-La or Razzle Dazzle. Built just south of the [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] and [[Whirlwind]], it was an amusement device that was made to imitate the motion of a boat in the water.<ref name=":0">"Boy Injured at Buckeye Outing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 19, 1909. Page 2.</ref>

	A bill introduced by Representative John J. Shanley of Portage in 1913 required that the state inspectors of shops and factories inspect amusement park rides. If a ride was found to be dangerous, it was not to be used until it was fixed and confirmed as safe by the state officer. If the ride continued to be used in a dangerous state or without a certificate, a fine ranging from $50 ($1,~~594~~ in ~~2024)~~ to $100 ($3,~~189)~~ would be imposed.<ref>"Would Ensure Safety of Amusement Devices." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' February 9, 1913. Page 1.</ref> The Ohio House of Representatives passed the bill unanimously in March 1913.<ref>"Observations: One Legislator's Way." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' March 10, 1913. Page 6.</ref><ref>"Bills are Defeated." ''The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio),'' March 18, 1913. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-bills-are-defeated/160959974/</ref> This could be why there are no mentions of the "Ocean Wave" after that year.		A bill introduced by Representative John J. Shanley of Portage in 1913 required that the state inspectors of shops and factories inspect amusement park rides. If a ride was found to be dangerous, it was not to be used until it was fixed and confirmed as safe by the state officer. If the ride continued to be used in a dangerous state or without a certificate, a fine ranging from {{Tooltip \|text = $50\|tooltip = $1,624 in 2025 dollars}} to {{Tooltip \|text = $100\|tooltip = $3,247 in 2025 dollars}} would be imposed.<ref>"Would Ensure Safety of Amusement Devices." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' February 9, 1913. Page 1.</ref> The Ohio House of Representatives passed the bill unanimously in March 1913.<ref>"Observations: One Legislator's Way." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 10, 1913. Page 6.</ref><ref>"Bills are Defeated." ''The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio).'' March 18, 1913. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-bills-are-defeated/160959974/</ref> This could be why there are no mentions of the "Ocean Wave" after that year.

	==Description==		==Description==
	An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wis., was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries twenty-eight double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement~~. 1909~~. ''The Billboard,'' February 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>		An Ocean Wave in Baraboo, Wis., was described in a local newspaper in 1903 as being "in the nature of a circle swing, somewhat like a merry-go-round, and carries twenty-eight double chairs. While it is "goin' roun'" a large street piano operated by the engine is made to dispense all the late popular tunes."<ref>"Ocean Wave Starts." ''Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin),'' July 24, 1903. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/baraboo-news-republic-ocean-wave-starts/152822204/ </ref> An ad in ''The Billboard'' described a version of a "Aerial Revolving Ocean Wave Swing" that carried 65 people, ran by hand power, and weighed three tons. It was able to be erected, removed, and operated by only two men.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' February 6, 1909. Vol. 21. Issue 6. Page 32.</ref>

	== Injuries ==		== Injuries ==
	In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />		In July 1909, Earl Sands, 14, suffered a badly crushed leg after his leg became caught beneath the platform. It took three stitches to close a gash in the leg below the knee.<ref name=":0" />

	During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref>"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for $3,000 ($~~103~~,~~357~~ in ~~2024)~~ in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc~~. 1910~~. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World,'' October 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>		During the North Side Chamber of Commerce outing in 1910, the Ocean Wave collapsed from the weight of a hundred children. James Higgins, 13, suffered from four broken ribs, and Forest Huston suffered an amputation of his right thumb.<ref>"Mechanical Swing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 8.</ref> The parents of Huston sued the Olentangy Park Company for {{Tooltip \|text = $3,000\|tooltip = $97,414 in 2025 dollars}} in damages. The park company demurred to the petition, claiming they were not responsible, but Judge Kinkead overruled the demurrer. This made amusement parks responsible for passengers who purchased tickets for rides on pleasure devices.<ref>Waddell, Doc. "Amusement Company Liable When Patrons are Injured." ''The Show World.'' October 15, 1910. Page 14.</ref>

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