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{{Infobox attraction
{{Infobox attraction
| name          = Amphitheater
| name          = Amphitheater
| type          = Music and Performances
| othernames    = Open-Air Theater
| section        = South end
| type          = Music and Performances<br />Sports
| opened        = Unknown
| section        = West
| built          = 1921
| opened        = 1921
| closed        = Unknown
| closed        = Unknown
| length        = 56 feet
| width          = 35 feet
}}
}}


The [[Amphitheater]] was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,<ref name="candb">Hyatt, Shirley. ''Clintonville and Beechwold.'' Arcadia Publishing, 2009.</ref> located south of the [[Figure Eight Toboggan|Figure Eight]], near the river. This was most likely the open area filled with benches south of the [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater|Theater]] and the [[Colonnade]], served by the [[Bandstand (South)|southern bandstand]].<ref>Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine.'' 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.</ref>
The outdoor [[Amphitheater]] was an open-air attraction for music, performances, and sports at Olentangy Park,<ref name="candb">Hyatt, Shirley. 2009. ''Clintonville and Beechwold.'' Arcadia Publishing.</ref><ref>Liebold, Chris. "Olentangy Amusement Park and Clinton-Como Park." ''Columbus Foundation Fellowship Programs.'' July 10, 2014. Blog post. https://tcfsummerfellows.blog/2014/07/10/olentangy-amusement-park-and-clinton-como-park/</ref> located south of the [[Figure Eight Toboggan|Figure Eight]], overlooking the ravine and Olentangy River.<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 15.</ref><ref name="oldnew">"Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 29, 1921.</ref><ref>Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 6, 1954.</ref><ref>"The story of the local world-class amusement park you've probably never heard of." ''614Now.'' Nov. 14, 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of</ref> It opened in 1921 and held performances including vaudeville, amateur acts, wrestling, and boxing<ref name="historian" /> were held twice a day and moved to the [[Theater]] on rainy days.<ref name="oldnew" />
 
== Description ==
 
The amphitheater was a 56-by-35-foot stage made of concrete, brick, and stucco. It was fully equipped with lights and scenery.<ref name="oldnew" />


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 03:00, 4 July 2025

Amphitheater
Other Name(s) Open-Air Theater
Type Music and Performances
Sports
Park Section West
Built 1921
Opened 1921
Closed Unknown
Length 56 feet
Width 35 feet

The outdoor Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music, performances, and sports at Olentangy Park,[1][2] located south of the Figure Eight, overlooking the ravine and Olentangy River.[3][4][5][6] It opened in 1921 and held performances including vaudeville, amateur acts, wrestling, and boxing[3] were held twice a day and moved to the Theater on rainy days.[4]

Description

The amphitheater was a 56-by-35-foot stage made of concrete, brick, and stucco. It was fully equipped with lights and scenery.[4]

References

  1. Hyatt, Shirley. 2009. Clintonville and Beechwold. Arcadia Publishing.
  2. Liebold, Chris. "Olentangy Amusement Park and Clinton-Como Park." Columbus Foundation Fellowship Programs. July 10, 2014. Blog post. https://tcfsummerfellows.blog/2014/07/10/olentangy-amusement-park-and-clinton-como-park/
  3. 3.0 3.1 Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1. April 1984. Page 15.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. May 29, 1921.
  5. Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. June 6, 1954.
  6. "The story of the local world-class amusement park you've probably never heard of." 614Now. Nov. 14, 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of