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A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, OH).'' 14 June 1906. Pg. 2. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] | [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 15 April 1905. Pg. 7.</ref> There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 31.</ref>
A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] | [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>


Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' 23 April 1975. Pg. C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.
Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. 1975. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch,'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.


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Revision as of 22:35, 22 August 2024

Roller Skating Rink (Building)
Type Sports
Activity Space
Park Section Center
Built 1906
Opened 1906
Closed Unknown
Architect Frank L. Packard
Length 120 feet (36.6 meters)
Width 120 feet (36.6 meters)

A Roller Skating Rink building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.[1] Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.[2] There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.[3]

Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,[4] it is unknown if it was the same building.

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References

  1. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio), June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com Clip 1 | Clip 2
  2. ↑ "Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, April 15, 1905. Page 7.
  3. ↑ "Improvements in Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, March 18, 1906. Page 31.
  4. ↑ Stout, Ned. 1975. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." Columbus Dispatch, April 23, 1975. Page C-1.


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