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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" />
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. [https://tcfsummerfellows.blog/2014/07/10/olentangy-amusement-park-and-clinton-como-park/ "Olentangy Amusement Park and Clinton-Como Park."] ''Columbus Foundation Fellowship Programs.'' July 10, 2014. Blog post.</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>[https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of "The story of the local world-class amusement park you've probably never heard of."] ''614Now.'' Nov. 14, 2022.</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 ==
== Description ==
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Latest revision as of 03:28, 4 October 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.
  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.


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