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{{Infobox season
{{Infobox season
| year          = 1915 Season
| year          = 1915
| image          =  
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| season        =
| management    = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager
| management    = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager
| openingday    = April 25, 1915 (Sundays only)<br />May 23, 1915 (daily)
| preseason      = April 25, 1915 - May 16, 1915
| closingday     = September 12, 1915 (Sundays only)<br />September 26, 1915 (season)
| season        = May 23, 1915 - Sept. 11, 1915
| postseason     = Sept. 12, 1915 - Sept. 26, 1915
| newattractions = [[Motordrome]]<br />[[Roller Skating Rink (Portable)]]<br />[[Sea-Land-Whirl]]
| newattractions = [[Motordrome]]<br />[[Roller Skating Rink (Portable)]]<br />[[Sea-Land-Whirl]]
| stockcompany  = Mary Servoss Company
| stockcompany  = Mary Servoss Company
| theatermanager = Fred Kimball
| theatermanager = Fred Kimball
| band          = Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band
| band          = Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band
| size          = ~100 acres
| size          = About 100 acres
}}
}}


Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on Sunday, April 25, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = April 11, 1915, |page = 5}}</ref> Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day.<ref name="cincione">{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = April 18, 1915|page = 5}}</ref> Opening for Sundays only at first, more than 20,000 people visited the park on opening day.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = April Weather Records Broken by Sunday's Heat: Park Reaps Benefits|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = April 26, 1915|page = 3}}</ref> The park was open daily beginning May 23<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 8, 1915|page = 18}}</ref> after the main season being postponed from May 9.<ref name="opening">{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = April 29, 1915|page = 18}}</ref> The park was "nearly 100 acres" and more than 100 different kinds of amusements.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 5, 1915|page = 18}}</ref>
Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on Sunday, April 25, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = April 11, 1915, |page = 5}}</ref> Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day.<ref name="cincione">{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = April 18, 1915|page = 5}}</ref> Opening for Sundays only at first for its pre-season, more than 20,000 people visited the park on opening day.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = April Weather Records Broken by Sunday's Heat: Park Reaps Benefits|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = April 26, 1915|page = 3}}</ref> The park was open daily beginning May 23<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 8, 1915|page = 18}}</ref> after the main season being postponed from May 9.<ref name="opening">{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = April 29, 1915|page = 18}}</ref> The park was "nearly 100 acres" and more than 100 different kinds of amusements.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 5, 1915|page = 18}}</ref>


Billy O'Hara started a "Jitney Bus" business and transported visitors to the park along with the High Street and Oak Street streetcar lines.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Regular 'Jitney Bus' Line to Be Launched|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = February 13, 1915|page = 3}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = April 24, 1915|page = 10}}</ref>
Billy O'Hara started a "Jitney Bus" business, transporting visitors to the park along with the High Street and Oak Street streetcar lines.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Regular 'Jitney Bus' Line to Be Launched|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Feb. 13, 1915|page = 3}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = April 24, 1915|page = 10}}</ref>


The park was open only on Sundays starting September 12, 1915,<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Park Open Sundays Only|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = September 10, 1915|page = 22}}</ref> and closed for the season on September 26, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = September 24, 1915|page = 8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Last Day at Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = September 25, 1915|page = 10}}</ref>
The park began its post-season on Sept. 12, 1915, opening only on Sundays,<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Park Open Sundays Only|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Sept. 10, 1915|page = 22}}</ref> until Sept. 26, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = September 24, 1915|page = 8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Last Day at Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Sept. 25, 1915|page = 10}}</ref>


''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.''
''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.''


==Part of Park Property Considered for North High School Site==
==Part of Park Property Considered for North High School Site==
The Columbus Board of Education searched for a site for North School, and nearly six acres of the Olentangy Park property was considered. The property owners, J. W. and W. J. Dusenbury, offered the land for $44,800 ($1,383,913 in 2025). The site comprised 680 feet in front and extended back 413 feet.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = New Site Offered School Board for North High School|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = August 20, 1915|page = 3}}</ref>
The Columbus Board of Education searched for a site for North School, and nearly six acres of the Olentangy Park property were considered for the location. The property owners, J. W. and W. J. Dusenbury, offered the land for {{Tooltip |text = $44,800|tooltip = $1.43 million in 2025 dollars}}. The site comprised 680 feet in front and extended back 413 feet.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = New Site Offered School Board for North High School|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Aug. 20, 1915|page = 3}}</ref>


The North Side Improvement Association objected to the plans, preferring a proposed site on Arcadia Avenue instead. The new North High School was set to cost $500,000 ($15,726,287) to build and would hold 2,000 students.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = North Side People to Protest New Site|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = August 21, 1915|page = 3}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Building Site is Not Yet Chosen for High School|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = August 23, 1915|page = 2}}</ref>
The North Side Improvement Association objected to the plans, instead preferring a proposed site on Arcadia Avenue. The new North High School was set to cost {{Tooltip |text = $500,000|tooltip = $15.91 million in 2025 dollars}} to build and would hold 2,000 students.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = North Side People to Protest New Site|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Aug. 21, 1915|page = 3}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Building Site is Not Yet Chosen for High School|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Aug. 23, 1915|page = 2}}</ref>


==Other Notable Happenings==
==Other Notable Happenings==
===Jeffrey May Festival===
Employees of the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company held their annual May outing on May 22, 1915, during which over 7,000 tickets were requested and distributed. Despite the downpour of rain midday, over 2,000 employees attended the Choral Society performance directed by Mr. Ruppersberg. The outing and performance included singing, violin solos and duets, whistling, a march, a hoop drill, a combination drill, a reading, and a flag drill, followed by the Star Spangled Banner.<ref>{{Cite news |lastname = |firstname = |fullname = |type = |articletitle = Crowds of Jeffrey People Greet Choral Society|pub = Jeffrey Service|date = June 1, 1915|volume = 1|issue = 10|page = 3|webpubdate = |accessedthrough = Columbus Metropolitan Library|accesseddate = |url = [https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/memory/id/33335 article] [https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/memory/id/33333 Cover Image]|notes = }}</ref>


===''Dispatch'' Contest===
===''Dispatch'' Contest===
The ''Columbus Dispatch'' held a contest on Sunday, May 23, where readers could cut out twenty-two pieces of a photo of Mary Servoss of the theater's stock company printed throughout the advertisements and classifieds in the newspaper, assemble them, and send them into the publication for a prize.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement |pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = May 23, 1915|page = 7}}</ref>
The ''Columbus Dispatch'' held a contest on Sunday, May 23, where readers could cut out 22 pieces of a photo of Mary Servoss of the theater's stock company printed throughout the advertisements and classifieds in the newspaper, assemble them, and send them into the publication for a prize.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement |pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = May 23, 1915|page = 7}}</ref>


The prizes included:
The prizes included:
* First prize: One entire box for the first performance and two box seats for the rest of the season - $34 value ($1,062 in 2025)
* First prize: One entire box for the first performance and two box seats for the rest of the season - {{Tooltip |text = $34|tooltip = $1,082 in 2025 dollars}} value
* Second, third, and fourth prize: One entire box for the first performance and two orchestra seats for the rest of the season - $20 value ($625)
* Second, third, and fourth prize: One entire box for the first performance and two orchestra seats for the rest of the season - {{Tooltip |text = $20|tooltip = $637 in 2025 dollars}} value
* Fifth prize: Two orchestra seats for the season - $15 value ($469)
* Fifth prize: Two orchestra seats for the season - {{Tooltip |text = $15|tooltip = $477 in 2025 dollars}} value
* Sixth and seventh prize: Six orchestra seats for the opening performance - $3 value ($94)
* Sixth and seventh prize: Six orchestra seats for the opening performance - {{Tooltip |text = $3|tooltip = $95 in 2025 dollars}} value
* Eighth, ninth, and tenth prize: Four orchestra seats for the opening performance - $2 value ($62.50)
* Eighth, ninth, and tenth prize: Four orchestra seats for the opening performance - {{Tooltip |text = $2|tooltip = $64 in 2025 dollars}} value
* Eleventh through twentieth prize: Two orchestra seats for the opening performance - $1 value ($31.25)
* Eleventh through twentieth prize: Two orchestra seats for the opening performance - {{Tooltip |text = $1|tooltip = $32 in 2025 dollars}} value


===Red Letter Day and Public School Outing===
===Red Letter Day and Public School Outing===
On June 18, 1915, the Columbus Letter Carriers and local public schools held an outing. The event featured boxing and wrestling bouts, a concert by the public school orchestra, track and field events, and dance programs by girls. "Young Gotch" and Lee Miller wrestled. The public school orchestra was directed by W. D. Campbell. Girls performed folk dances, Maypole dances, and fancy dance events. The track and field events included 80-pound, 95-pound, 115-pound, and unlimited classes. The track events included the 50, 60, 70, and 100-yard dashes, broad and high jumps, relay race, and shotputs for the 115 and unlimited classes. The winning school won a silk flag.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park to be Busy Place on Friday|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 16, 1915|page = 3}}</ref>
On June 18, 1915, the Columbus Letter Carriers and local public schools held an outing. The event featured boxing and wrestling bouts, a concert by the public school orchestra, track and field events, and dance programs by girls. "Young Gotch" and Lee Miller wrestled. W. D. Campbell directed the public school orchestra. Girls performed folk dances, Maypole dances, and fancy dance events. The track and field events included 80-pound, 95-pound, 115-pound, and unlimited classes. The track events included the 50, 60, 70, and 100-yard dashes, broad and high jumps, relay race, and shotputs for the 115 and unlimited classes. The winning school won a silk flag.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park to be Busy Place on Friday|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 16, 1915|page = 3}}</ref>


===Retail Grocers' Association Parade and Outing===
===Retail Grocers' Association Parade and Outing===
The Retail Grocers' Association held two massive parades and an outing at Olentangy Park on June 23, 1915.
The Retail Grocers' Association held two massive parades and an outing at Olentangy Park on June 23.


The first parade formed at High Street and Fifth Avenue, went east to Fourth Street, north to Chittenden Avenue, west to Summit Street, north to Lane Avenue, west to High Street, south to Broad Street, west to Hague Avenue, countermarch to Harris Avenue, south to Sullivant Avenue, east to Central Avenue, north to Town Street, east to High Street. The second parade began at the Schiller (now, Whittier) and High streets, went north to Mound Street, east to Third Street, south to Schiller Street (now, Whittier Street), east to Fourth Street (now, Mohawk Street), south to Innis Street, east to Parsons Avenue, north to Livingston Avenue, east to Oakwood Avenue, north to Fulton Street, west to Parsons Avenue, north to Bryden Road, east to 19th Street, north to Mt. Vernon Avenue, west to Fifth Street, south to Spring Street, and west to High Street. The parades met at Spring and High streets.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Prizes for Parade|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 15, 1915|page = 10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Grocers to Have Two Automobile Parades|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 16, 1915|page = 9}}</ref>
The first parade formed at High Street and Fifth Avenue, went east to Fourth Street, north to Chittenden Avenue, west to Summit Street, north to Lane Avenue, west to High Street, south to Broad Street, west to Hague Avenue, countermarch to Harris Avenue, south to Sullivant Avenue, east to Central Avenue, north to Town Street, east to High Street. The second parade began at the Schiller (now, Whittier) and High streets, went north to Mound Street, east to Third Street, south to Schiller Street (now, Whittier Street), east to Fourth Street (now, Mohawk Street), south to Innis Street, east to Parsons Avenue, north to Livingston Avenue, east to Oakwood Avenue, north to Fulton Street, west to Parsons Avenue, north to Bryden Road, east to 19th Street, north to Mt. Vernon Avenue, west to Fifth Street, south to Spring Street, and west to High Street. The parades met at Spring and High streets.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Prizes for Parade|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 15, 1915|page = 10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Grocers to Have Two Automobile Parades|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 16, 1915|page = 9}}</ref>
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===North Side Pageant Parades and Outing===
===North Side Pageant Parades and Outing===
The North Side Merchants Association held an outing at Olentangy Park on June 25, 1915. Before the outing, the association held an auto parade. The best-decorated car received $15 ($469 in 2025) in gold, and the second place won $10 ($312). The "Nine Big Brothers of the North Side" was a group of merchants on High Street north of the viaduct.  
The North Side Merchants Association held an outing at Olentangy Park on June 25, 1915. Before the outing, the association held an auto parade. The best-decorated car received {{Tooltip |text = $15|tooltip = $477 in 2025 dollars}} in gold, and the second place won {{Tooltip |text = $10|tooltip = $318 in 2025 dollars}}. The "Nine Big Brothers of the North Side" was a group of merchants on High Street north of the viaduct.  


The parade started at the Russell Street entrance to Goodale Park at 1 p.m. into High Street, then went south on High Street, then turned back at Main Street to the park.<ref name="big-crowd">{{Cite news |articletitle = North Siders to Give Out 300,000 Outing Tickets|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = June 20, 1915|page = 13}}</ref>
The parade started at the Russell Street entrance to Goodale Park at 1 p.m. into High Street, then went south on High Street, then turned back at Main Street to the park.<ref name="big-crowd">{{Cite news |articletitle = North Siders to Give Out 300,000 Outing Tickets|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = June 20, 1915|page = 13}}</ref>


The Ohio Auto Sales Company held a drawing for an automobile and other prizes at the park during the North Side Merchants' outing. Entry tickets were given upon purchase of their products at the nine participating stores.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = January 3, 1915|page = 20}}</ref> The prizes included:
The Ohio Auto Sales Company held a drawing for an automobile and other prizes at the park during the North Side Merchants' outing. Entry tickets were given upon purchase of their products at the nine participating stores.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = Jan. 3, 1915|page = 20}}</ref> The prizes included:
* A $785 ($24,530 in 2025) Dodge Bros. Auto six-Passenger Touring Car
* A {{Tooltip |text = $785|tooltip = $24,985 in 2025 dollars}} Dodge Bros. Auto Six-Passenger Touring Car
* A $400 ($12,500) Choice Building Lot in Highland Gardens Addition, purchased from the Dominion Land Company
* A {{Tooltip |text = $400|tooltip = $12,731 in 2025 dollars}} Choice Building Lot in Highland Gardens Addition, purchased from the Dominion Land Company
* A $75 ($2,344) Cabinet Victrola
* A {{Tooltip |text = $75|tooltip = $2,387 in 2025 dollars}} Cabinet Victrola
* A $37.50 ($1,172) Wardrobe Trunk made by the Stallman Trunk Company
* A {{Tooltip |text = $37.50|tooltip = $1,193 in 2025 dollars}} Wardrobe Trunk made by the Stallman Trunk Company
* 50 prizes each of $5 ($156) leather suitcases
* 50 prizes each of {{Tooltip |text = $5|tooltip = $159 in 2025 dollars}} leather suitcases


About 300,000 tickets were distributed for the event.<ref name="big-crowd" />
About 300,000 tickets were distributed for the event.<ref name="big-crowd" />


===Independent Order of Odd Fellows Events===
===Independent Order of Odd Fellows Events===
The 76th Grand Encampment annual session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I. O. O. F.) and the 21st annual session of Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. were held in Columbus from July 10-14. The Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. went into camp at Olentangy Park, and the session meetings were held at the theater.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Off Fellows to Meet in Columbus Next Week|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = July 4, 1915|page = 5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = I. O. O. F. Encampment|pub = Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio)|date = June 29, 1915|page = 1|accessedthrough = Newspapers.com|url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/lancaster-eagle-gazette-i-o-o-f-enca/168504583/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Interest Shown in State Encampment|pub = Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio)|date = July 7, 1915|page = 4|accessedthrough = Newspapers.com|url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-interest-shown-in-s/168505106/}}</ref> A second reception and ball were held at the [[Dancing Pavilion (2)|Dancing Pavilion]] on July 14. It was open to the public and known as Rebekah's Picnic and Grand Militant Ball.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = No Changes Made in Program of I. O. O. F.|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = July 12, 1915|page = 6}}</ref>
The 76th Grand Encampment annual session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I. O. O. F.) and the 21st annual session of Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. were held in Columbus from July 10-14. The Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. went into camp at Olentangy Park, and the session meetings were held at the theater.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Off Fellows to Meet in Columbus Next Week|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = July 4, 1915|page = 5}}</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/lancaster-eagle-gazette-i-o-o-f-enca/168504583/ "I. O. O. F. Encampment."] ''Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).'' June 29, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-interest-shown-in-s/168505106/ "Interest Shown in State Encampment."] ''Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio).'' July 7, 1915. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> A second reception and ball were held at the [[Dancing Pavilion (2)|Dancing Pavilion]] on July 14. It was open to the public and known as Rebekah's Picnic and Grand Militant Ball.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = No Changes Made in Program of I. O. O. F.|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = July 12, 1915|page = 6}}</ref>


==Rides and Attractions==
==Rides and Attractions==
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''Main Article:'' [[Motordrome]]
''Main Article:'' [[Motordrome]]


A motordrome was erected in the north part of the park. It was 240 feet in circumference and 26 feet high. The main part of the track stood at a steep angle, and the top of the track was perpendicular to the ground. "Cyclone" Woodland and "Daredevil" Hill performed races and stunts from June 19-20, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Motordrome at Olentangy|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 18, 1915|page = 22}}</ref>
A motordrome was erected in the northern part of the park. It was 240 feet in circumference and 26 feet high. The main part of the track stood at a steep angle, and the top of the track was perpendicular to the ground. "Cyclone" Woodland and "Daredevil" Hill performed races and stunts from June 19-20.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Motordrome at Olentangy|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = June 18, 1915|page = 22}}</ref>


===New Roller Skating Rink===
===New Roller Skating Rink===
''Main Article:'' [[Roller Skating Rink (Portable)]]
''Main Article:'' [[Roller Skating Rink (Portable)]]


A Kenyon Portable Roller Skating Rink was built just north of [[The Fun House]]<ref>"Park Opening." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 11, 1915. Page 43.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 18, 1915. Page 45.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 25, 1915. Page 44.</ref> and operated by E. W. Nelson of Washington Court House, Ohio.<ref>Reynolds, Earle. 1915. "National Skating Association News." ''The Billboard,'' June 12, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 24. Page 29.</ref> The structure was a Kenyon Portable Rink measuring 130 feet (39.6 meters) by 50 feet (15.2 meters).<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. 1915. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard,'' April 3, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 14. Page 29.</ref> It was described as being under canvas, but Kenyon Rinks were portable buildings. By July, the park listed the rink for sale "on account of death,"<ref>Advertisement. ''The Billboard.'' July 3, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 27. Page 86. Accessed through Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1915-07-03_27_27/page/86/mode/2up</ref> but it was most likely not Nelson, since he planned to open a new skating rink later<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. 1915. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard,'' October 30, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 44. Page 30.</ref> in other locations.<ref>{{Cite news |lastname = Fitzgerald|firstname = Julian T.|articletitle = Rink News|pub = The Billboard|date = November 13, 1915|page = 31|accessedthrough = Internet Archive|url = https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1915-11-13_27_46/mode/2up }}</ref>
A Kenyon Portable Roller Skating Rink was built just north of [[The Fun House]]<ref>"Park Opening." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 11, 1915. Page 43.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 18, 1915. Page 45.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 25, 1915. Page 44.</ref> and operated by E. W. Nelson of Washington Court House, Ohio.<ref>Reynolds, Earle. 1915. "National Skating Association News." ''The Billboard,'' June 12, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 24. Page 29.</ref> The structure was a Kenyon Portable Rink measuring 130 feet (39.6 meters) by 50 feet (15.2 meters).<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. 1915. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard,'' April 3, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 14. Page 29.</ref> It was described as being under canvas, but Kenyon Rinks were portable buildings. By July, the park listed the rink for sale "on account of death,"<ref>Advertisement. ''[https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1915-07-03_27_27/page/86/mode/2up The Billboard.]'' July 3, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 27. Page 86. Accessed through Internet Archive.</ref> but it was most likely not Nelson, since he planned to open a new skating rink later<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. 1915. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard.'' Oct. 30, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 44. Page 30.</ref> in other locations.<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. [https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1915-11-13_27_46/mode/2up "Rink News."] ''The Billboard.'' Nov. 13, 1915. Page 31. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref>


===New Sea-Land Whirl===
===New Sea-Land Whirl===
''Main Article:'' [[Sea-Land-Whirl]]
''Main Article:'' [[Sea-Land-Whirl]]


The Sea-Land-Whirl was similar to a Merry-Go-Round, with six boats, each having steps and sitting up to ten passengers. The boats hung on axils and revolved around a center pole while the boats rocked back and forth, creating a rowing sensation.<ref>"Has Proposition for New Factory." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio),'' September 16, 1914. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087755/has-proposition-for-new-factory/.</ref> Cars were made to "represent vessels for navigating water or air, and are to rock, or oscillate mechanically"<ref name=":0" /> and give an imitation of a ride on the rough sea.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 18, 1915. Page 45.</ref>
The Sea-Land-Whirl was similar to a Merry-Go-Round, with six boats, each having steps and seating up to 10 passengers. The boats hung on axles and revolved around a center pole while the boats rocked back and forth, creating a rowing sensation.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087755/has-proposition-for-new-factory/ "Has Proposition for New Factory."] ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio).'' Sept. 16, 1914. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> Cars were made to "represent vessels for navigating water or air, and are to rock, or oscillate mechanically"<ref name=":0" /> and give an imitation of a ride on the rough sea.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 18, 1915. Page 45.</ref>


It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company<ref name=":1">"Corporation Is Dissolved." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio),'' September 9, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/.</ref><ref name=":0">"'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio),'' October 11, 1914. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/.</ref> and was located in the park's north end.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 25, 1915. Page 44.</ref>
It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company<ref name=":1">[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087241/corporation-is-dissolved/ "Corporation Is Dissolved."] ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio).'' Sept. 9, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref name=":0">[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80087879/whirl-is-big-success-at-the-fair/ "'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair."] ''The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio).'' Oct. 11, 1914. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> and was located in the park's north end.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 25, 1915. Page 44.</ref>


===List of Rides and Attractions===
===List of Rides and Attractions===
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* [[Boathouse|Canoe Club Boathouse]]
* [[Boathouse|Canoe Club Boathouse]]
* [[Merry-Go-Round (2)|Carousel]]
* [[Merry-Go-Round (2)|Carousel]]
* [[Children's Playground]]
* Children's Playground
* [[Circle Swing]]
* [[Circle Swing]]
* [[Colonnade]]
* [[Colonnade]]
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* [[Merry-Go-Round (1)]]
* [[Merry-Go-Round (1)]]
* [[Merry-Go-Round (3)]]
* [[Merry-Go-Round (3)]]
* [[Millrace and Fish Pond]]
* Millrace and Fish Pond
* [[Miniature Railway]]
* [[Miniature Railway]]
* [[Motordrome]] '''NEW'''
* [[Motordrome]] '''NEW'''
* [[Moving Pictures|Motion Pictures]]
* [[Moving Pictures|Motion Pictures]]
* [[Palm Garden]]
* Palm Garden
* [[Pony and Camel Track]]
* Pony and Camel Track
* [[Roller Skating Rink (Portable)]] '''NEW'''
* [[Roller Skating Rink (Portable)]] '''NEW'''
* [[Scenic Coaster]]  
* [[Scenic Coaster]]  
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* [[Water Toboggan]]
* [[Water Toboggan]]
* [[Whirlwind]]
* [[Whirlwind]]
* [[Zoological Garden]]
* Zoological Garden


==Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances==
==Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances==
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Rex Beach's big photo-production, "The Spoilers," with William Farnum, was shown on May 23.<ref name="spoilers">{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = April 25, 1915|page = 5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = May 9, 1915|page = 5}}</ref>
Rex Beach's big photo-production, "The Spoilers," with William Farnum, was shown on May 23.<ref name="spoilers">{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = April 25, 1915|page = 5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = May 9, 1915|page = 5}}</ref>


The feature photo-play (also called a motion picture), "The Dollar Mark," with Robert Warwick in the leading role, was shown on Sunday, May 30, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 24, 1915|page = 16}}</ref>
The feature photo-play (also called a motion picture), "The Dollar Mark," with Robert Warwick in the leading role, was shown on Sunday, May 30.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 24, 1915|page = 16}}</ref>


During the week of August 9, twenty-five local women performed George M. Cohan's musical play, "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway," after the Mary Servoss Company's portrayal of "Camille."<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = 'Camille' at Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = August 8, 1915|page = 4}}</ref>
During the week of Aug. 9, 25 local women performed George M. Cohan's musical play, "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway," following the Mary Servoss Company's portrayal of "Camille."<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = 'Camille' at Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = Aug. 8, 1915|page = 4}}</ref>


===Mary Servoss Company===
===Mary Servoss Company===
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Week of June 6: "Baby Mine" by Margaret Mayo
Week of June 6: "Baby Mine" by Margaret Mayo


Week of June 13: "A Woman's Way" written by Thompson Buchannan
Week of June 13: "A Woman's Way" written by Thompson Buchanan


Week of June 21: "The Dawn of a Tomorrow"
Week of June 21: "The Dawn of a Tomorrow"
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Week of July 26: "The Misleading Lady"
Week of July 26: "The Misleading Lady"


Week of August 2: "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy"
Week of Aug. 2: "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy"


Week of August 9 & 16: "Camille" by Alexander Dumas
Week of Aug. 9 & 16: "Camille" by Alexander Dumas


Week of August 23: "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare
Week of Aug. 23: "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare


Week of August 30: "Sauce for the Goose" by Grace George
Week of Aug. 30: "Sauce for the Goose" by Grace George


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===North Band Shell===
===North Band Shell===
''Main Article:'' [[Bandstand (2)]]
''Main Article:'' [[Bandstand (2)]]


Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day<ref name="cincione" /> and the following week with Frank Carbone and H. J. Selby orchestras.<ref name="opening" />
Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day<ref name="cincione" /> and the following week with Frank Carbone and H. J. Selby orchestras.<ref name="opening" />


The Republican Glee Club performed free minstrel shows at their annual outing on July 15. Each show was accompanied by a full orchestra.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Minstrels at the Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = July 14, 1915|page = 16}}</ref> Three thousand parkgoers watched the first show and the second was canceled due to a downpour. It was rescheduled for July 20.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Glee Club Concerts|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = July 16, 1915|page = 18}}</ref>
The Republican Glee Club performed free minstrel shows at their annual outing on July 15. A full orchestra accompanied each show.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Minstrels at the Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = July 14, 1915|page = 16}}</ref> Three thousand parkgoers watched the first show, and the second was canceled due to a downpour. It was rescheduled for July 20.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Glee Club Concerts|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = July 16, 1915|page = 18}}</ref>


The Columbus Oratorio Society gave a free outing and concert on Wednesday, August 4, 1915.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Festival Chorus at Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = August 1, 1915|page = 5}}</ref>
The Columbus Oratorio Society gave a free outing and concert on Wednesday, Aug. 4.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Festival Chorus at Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = Aug. 1, 1915|page = 5}}</ref>


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===Other Outdoor Events and Activities===
===Other Outdoor Events and Activities===


The Franklin County Knights of Pythias, the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, the military department, the Pythian Sisters, and all other affiliated organizations gave a free big circus during their all-day annual outing on August 11.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Pythians' Circus|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = August 10, 1915|page = 16}}</ref>
The Franklin County Knights of Pythias, the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, the military department, the Pythian Sisters, and all other affiliated organizations gave a free big circus during their all-day annual outing on Aug. 11.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Pythians' Circus|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Aug. 10, 1915|page = 16}}</ref>


From August 15 through September 6, fifty "Real Iroquois Indians" performed "Hiawatha" in the open air at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. daily.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = August 14, 1915|page = 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = 'Hiawatha' at Olentangy|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = August 15, 1915|page = 4}}</ref>
From Aug. 15 through Sept. 6, 50 "Real Iroquois Indians" performed "Hiawatha" in the open air at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. daily.<ref>{{Cite news |type = Advertisement|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = Aug. 14, 1915|page = 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = 'Hiawatha' at Olentangy|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = Aug. 15, 1915|page = 4}}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
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The Public School Boys Orchestra, directed by W. D. Campbell and consisting of 40 members, performed on Monday, May 31.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 28, 1915|page = 24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 29, 1915|page = 10}}</ref>
The Public School Boys Orchestra, directed by W. D. Campbell and consisting of 40 members, performed on Monday, May 31.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 28, 1915|page = 24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = May 29, 1915|page = 10}}</ref>


Creatore's Band held a concert in the afternoon and evening on Sunday, June 13.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = June 6, 1915|page = 4}}</ref>
Creatore's Band held a concert on Sunday, June 13, in the afternoon and evening.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Olentangy Park|pub = The Columbus Sunday Dispatch|date = June 6, 1915|page = 4}}</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==
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* [[Canoe Club Boathouse|Boating]]
* [[Canoe Club Boathouse|Boating]]
* [[Bowling alleys|Bowling]] - All year activity
* [[Bowling alleys|Bowling]] - All year activity
* [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|Dancing]]
* [[Dancing Pavilion (2)|Dancing]]
* Dining and Refreshments
* Dining and Refreshments
* [[Ball Grounds|Football]]
* [[Ball Grounds|Football]]

Latest revision as of 05:03, 3 October 2025

1915 Season
Leadership The Olentangy Park Company
Joseph W. Dusenbury, president
William J. Dusenbury, manager
Pre-season April 25, 1915 - May 16, 1915
Season May 23, 1915 - Sept. 11, 1915
Post-season Sept. 12, 1915 - Sept. 26, 1915
New Attractions Motordrome
Roller Skating Rink (Portable)
Sea-Land-Whirl
Theater Manager Fred Kimball
Stock Company Mary Servoss Company
Band(s) Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band
Park Size About 100 acres

Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on Sunday, April 25, 1915.[1] Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day.[2] Opening for Sundays only at first for its pre-season, more than 20,000 people visited the park on opening day.[3] The park was open daily beginning May 23[4] after the main season being postponed from May 9.[5] The park was "nearly 100 acres" and more than 100 different kinds of amusements.[6]

Billy O'Hara started a "Jitney Bus" business, transporting visitors to the park along with the High Street and Oak Street streetcar lines.[7][8]

The park began its post-season on Sept. 12, 1915, opening only on Sundays,[9] until Sept. 26, 1915.[10][11]

For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.

Part of Park Property Considered for North High School Site

The Columbus Board of Education searched for a site for North School, and nearly six acres of the Olentangy Park property were considered for the location. The property owners, J. W. and W. J. Dusenbury, offered the land for $44,800$1.43 million in 2025 dollars. The site comprised 680 feet in front and extended back 413 feet.[12]

The North Side Improvement Association objected to the plans, instead preferring a proposed site on Arcadia Avenue. The new North High School was set to cost $500,000$15.91 million in 2025 dollars to build and would hold 2,000 students.[13][14]

Other Notable Happenings

Jeffrey May Festival

Employees of the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company held their annual May outing on May 22, 1915, during which over 7,000 tickets were requested and distributed. Despite the downpour of rain midday, over 2,000 employees attended the Choral Society performance directed by Mr. Ruppersberg. The outing and performance included singing, violin solos and duets, whistling, a march, a hoop drill, a combination drill, a reading, and a flag drill, followed by the Star Spangled Banner.[15]

Dispatch Contest

The Columbus Dispatch held a contest on Sunday, May 23, where readers could cut out 22 pieces of a photo of Mary Servoss of the theater's stock company printed throughout the advertisements and classifieds in the newspaper, assemble them, and send them into the publication for a prize.[16]

The prizes included:

  • First prize: One entire box for the first performance and two box seats for the rest of the season - $34$1,082 in 2025 dollars value
  • Second, third, and fourth prize: One entire box for the first performance and two orchestra seats for the rest of the season - $20$637 in 2025 dollars value
  • Fifth prize: Two orchestra seats for the season - $15$477 in 2025 dollars value
  • Sixth and seventh prize: Six orchestra seats for the opening performance - $3$95 in 2025 dollars value
  • Eighth, ninth, and tenth prize: Four orchestra seats for the opening performance - $2$64 in 2025 dollars value
  • Eleventh through twentieth prize: Two orchestra seats for the opening performance - $1$32 in 2025 dollars value

Red Letter Day and Public School Outing

On June 18, 1915, the Columbus Letter Carriers and local public schools held an outing. The event featured boxing and wrestling bouts, a concert by the public school orchestra, track and field events, and dance programs by girls. "Young Gotch" and Lee Miller wrestled. W. D. Campbell directed the public school orchestra. Girls performed folk dances, Maypole dances, and fancy dance events. The track and field events included 80-pound, 95-pound, 115-pound, and unlimited classes. The track events included the 50, 60, 70, and 100-yard dashes, broad and high jumps, relay race, and shotputs for the 115 and unlimited classes. The winning school won a silk flag.[17]

Retail Grocers' Association Parade and Outing

The Retail Grocers' Association held two massive parades and an outing at Olentangy Park on June 23.

The first parade formed at High Street and Fifth Avenue, went east to Fourth Street, north to Chittenden Avenue, west to Summit Street, north to Lane Avenue, west to High Street, south to Broad Street, west to Hague Avenue, countermarch to Harris Avenue, south to Sullivant Avenue, east to Central Avenue, north to Town Street, east to High Street. The second parade began at the Schiller (now, Whittier) and High streets, went north to Mound Street, east to Third Street, south to Schiller Street (now, Whittier Street), east to Fourth Street (now, Mohawk Street), south to Innis Street, east to Parsons Avenue, north to Livingston Avenue, east to Oakwood Avenue, north to Fulton Street, west to Parsons Avenue, north to Bryden Road, east to 19th Street, north to Mt. Vernon Avenue, west to Fifth Street, south to Spring Street, and west to High Street. The parades met at Spring and High streets.[18][19]

Columbus stores closed for the event, and over 25,000 people visited the park.[20]

North Side Pageant Parades and Outing

The North Side Merchants Association held an outing at Olentangy Park on June 25, 1915. Before the outing, the association held an auto parade. The best-decorated car received $15$477 in 2025 dollars in gold, and the second place won $10$318 in 2025 dollars. The "Nine Big Brothers of the North Side" was a group of merchants on High Street north of the viaduct.

The parade started at the Russell Street entrance to Goodale Park at 1 p.m. into High Street, then went south on High Street, then turned back at Main Street to the park.[21]

The Ohio Auto Sales Company held a drawing for an automobile and other prizes at the park during the North Side Merchants' outing. Entry tickets were given upon purchase of their products at the nine participating stores.[22] The prizes included:

  • A $785$24,985 in 2025 dollars Dodge Bros. Auto Six-Passenger Touring Car
  • A $400$12,731 in 2025 dollars Choice Building Lot in Highland Gardens Addition, purchased from the Dominion Land Company
  • A $75$2,387 in 2025 dollars Cabinet Victrola
  • A $37.50$1,193 in 2025 dollars Wardrobe Trunk made by the Stallman Trunk Company
  • 50 prizes each of $5$159 in 2025 dollars leather suitcases

About 300,000 tickets were distributed for the event.[21]

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Events

The 76th Grand Encampment annual session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I. O. O. F.) and the 21st annual session of Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. were held in Columbus from July 10-14. The Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. went into camp at Olentangy Park, and the session meetings were held at the theater.[23][24][25] A second reception and ball were held at the Dancing Pavilion on July 14. It was open to the public and known as Rebekah's Picnic and Grand Militant Ball.[26]

Rides and Attractions

Motion Pictures

Motion pictures were shown in the Theater on Sundays after the first two weeks.[27] For a list, please see the Theater section below.

New Motordrome

Main Article: Motordrome

A motordrome was erected in the northern part of the park. It was 240 feet in circumference and 26 feet high. The main part of the track stood at a steep angle, and the top of the track was perpendicular to the ground. "Cyclone" Woodland and "Daredevil" Hill performed races and stunts from June 19-20.[28]

New Roller Skating Rink

Main Article: Roller Skating Rink (Portable)

A Kenyon Portable Roller Skating Rink was built just north of The Fun House[29][30][31] and operated by E. W. Nelson of Washington Court House, Ohio.[32] The structure was a Kenyon Portable Rink measuring 130 feet (39.6 meters) by 50 feet (15.2 meters).[33] It was described as being under canvas, but Kenyon Rinks were portable buildings. By July, the park listed the rink for sale "on account of death,"[34] but it was most likely not Nelson, since he planned to open a new skating rink later[35] in other locations.[36]

New Sea-Land Whirl

Main Article: Sea-Land-Whirl

The Sea-Land-Whirl was similar to a Merry-Go-Round, with six boats, each having steps and seating up to 10 passengers. The boats hung on axles and revolved around a center pole while the boats rocked back and forth, creating a rowing sensation.[37] Cars were made to "represent vessels for navigating water or air, and are to rock, or oscillate mechanically"[38] and give an imitation of a ride on the rough sea.[39]

It was created by the Sea Land Whirl Amusement Service Company[40][38] and was located in the park's north end.[41]

List of Rides and Attractions

Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances

Olentangy Park Theater

Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater

Motion pictures were shown in the Theater on Sundays after the first two weeks.[27]

Rex Beach's big photo-production, "The Spoilers," with William Farnum, was shown on May 23.[42][43]

The feature photo-play (also called a motion picture), "The Dollar Mark," with Robert Warwick in the leading role, was shown on Sunday, May 30.[44]

During the week of Aug. 9, 25 local women performed George M. Cohan's musical play, "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway," following the Mary Servoss Company's portrayal of "Camille."[45]

Mary Servoss Company

The Mary Servoss Company performed every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from May 31 to Labor Day.[27][42]

Members

  • William H. Barwald, stage director
  • Robert Elliot, leading actor
  • William H. Evarts
  • Marcella Forrester
  • Donald Gallaher
  • Virginia Howell - Resigned in July
  • Ruth Hunter
  • Charles Husted
  • Manart Kippen
  • Robert M. Middlemass
  • Edna May Oliver
  • Anthony Schaefer, scenic artist
  • Mary Servoss, leading actress
  • Dorothy Sutton
  • Hazel Turney
  • Gavin Young, stage manager

Shows

Week of May 31: "Within the Law" by Bayard Veiller

Week of June 6: "Baby Mine" by Margaret Mayo

Week of June 13: "A Woman's Way" written by Thompson Buchanan

Week of June 21: "The Dawn of a Tomorrow"

Week of June 28: "Nearly Married" by Edgar Selwyn

Week of July 5: "Seven Keys to Baldpate" - special holiday matinee on Monday, July 5

Week of July 12: "Maggie Pepper" by Rose Stahl

Week of July 19: "Marrying Money"

Week of July 26: "The Misleading Lady"

Week of Aug. 2: "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy"

Week of Aug. 9 & 16: "Camille" by Alexander Dumas

Week of Aug. 23: "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare

Week of Aug. 30: "Sauce for the Goose" by Grace George

North Band Shell

Main Article: Bandstand (2)

Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day[2] and the following week with Frank Carbone and H. J. Selby orchestras.[5]

The Republican Glee Club performed free minstrel shows at their annual outing on July 15. A full orchestra accompanied each show.[46] Three thousand parkgoers watched the first show, and the second was canceled due to a downpour. It was rescheduled for July 20.[47]

The Columbus Oratorio Society gave a free outing and concert on Wednesday, Aug. 4.[48]

Other Outdoor Events and Activities

The Franklin County Knights of Pythias, the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, the military department, the Pythian Sisters, and all other affiliated organizations gave a free big circus during their all-day annual outing on Aug. 11.[49]

From Aug. 15 through Sept. 6, 50 "Real Iroquois Indians" performed "Hiawatha" in the open air at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. daily.[50][51]

Music

Cincione's Italian Union Concert Band provided the music on opening day[2] and the following week at the North Band Shell with Frank Carbone and H. J. Selby orchestras.[5]

On Saturday, May 22, the Jeffrey Choral Society gave free entertainment in the Theater for Jeffrey Manufacturing Company employees.[52]

The Public School Boys Orchestra, directed by W. D. Campbell and consisting of 40 members, performed on Monday, May 31.[53][54]

Creatore's Band held a concert on Sunday, June 13, in the afternoon and evening.[55]

Activities

List of Activities

References

  1. ↑ Advertisement. The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 11, 1915,. Page 5.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 18, 1915. Page 5.
  3. ↑ "April Weather Records Broken by Sunday's Heat: Park Reaps Benefits." Columbus Evening Dispatch. April 26, 1915. Page 3.
  4. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 8, 1915. Page 18.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. April 29, 1915. Page 18.
  6. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 5, 1915. Page 18.
  7. ↑ "Regular 'Jitney Bus' Line to Be Launched." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Feb. 13, 1915. Page 3.
  8. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. April 24, 1915. Page 10.
  9. ↑ "Park Open Sundays Only." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Sept. 10, 1915. Page 22.
  10. ↑ Advertisement. Columbus Evening Dispatch. September 24, 1915. Page 8.
  11. ↑ "Last Day at Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Sept. 25, 1915. Page 10.
  12. ↑ "New Site Offered School Board for North High School." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Aug. 20, 1915. Page 3.
  13. ↑ "North Side People to Protest New Site." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Aug. 21, 1915. Page 3.
  14. ↑ "Building Site is Not Yet Chosen for High School." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Aug. 23, 1915. Page 2.
  15. ↑ "Crowds of Jeffrey People Greet Choral Society." Jeffrey Service. June 1, 1915. Vol. 1. Issue 10. Page 3. Accessed through Columbus Metropolitan Library. article Cover Image
  16. ↑ Advertisement. The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. May 23, 1915. Page 7.
  17. ↑ "Olentangy Park to be Busy Place on Friday." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 16, 1915. Page 3.
  18. ↑ "Prizes for Parade." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 15, 1915. Page 10.
  19. ↑ "Grocers to Have Two Automobile Parades." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 16, 1915. Page 9.
  20. ↑ "Groceries Close While Crowds Go to Annual Picnic." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 23, 1915. Page 3.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "North Siders to Give Out 300,000 Outing Tickets." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. June 20, 1915. Page 13.
  22. ↑ Advertisement. The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. Jan. 3, 1915. Page 20.
  23. ↑ "Off Fellows to Meet in Columbus Next Week." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. July 4, 1915. Page 5.
  24. ↑ "I. O. O. F. Encampment." Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio). June 29, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.
  25. ↑ "Interest Shown in State Encampment." Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio). July 7, 1915. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.
  26. ↑ "No Changes Made in Program of I. O. O. F.." Columbus Evening Dispatch. July 12, 1915. Page 6.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. April 22, 1915. Page 18.
  28. ↑ "Motordrome at Olentangy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 18, 1915. Page 22.
  29. ↑ "Park Opening." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 11, 1915. Page 43.
  30. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 18, 1915. Page 45.
  31. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 25, 1915. Page 44.
  32. ↑ Reynolds, Earle. 1915. "National Skating Association News." The Billboard, June 12, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 24. Page 29.
  33. ↑ Fitzgerald, Julian T. 1915. "Skating Rink News." The Billboard, April 3, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 14. Page 29.
  34. ↑ Advertisement. The Billboard. July 3, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 27. Page 86. Accessed through Internet Archive.
  35. ↑ Fitzgerald, Julian T. 1915. "Skating Rink News." The Billboard. Oct. 30, 1915. Vol. 27. Issue 44. Page 30.
  36. ↑ Fitzgerald, Julian T. "Rink News." The Billboard. Nov. 13, 1915. Page 31. Accessed through the Internet Archive.
  37. ↑ "Has Proposition for New Factory." The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio). Sept. 16, 1914. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "'Whirl' Is Big Success at the Fair." The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio). Oct. 11, 1914. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com.
  39. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 18, 1915. Page 45.
  40. ↑ "Corporation Is Dissolved." The Tribune (Coshocton, Ohio). Sept. 9, 1915. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.
  41. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 25, 1915. Page 44.
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. April 25, 1915. Page 5.
  43. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. May 9, 1915. Page 5.
  44. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 24, 1915. Page 16.
  45. ↑ "'Camille' at Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. Aug. 8, 1915. Page 4.
  46. ↑ "Minstrels at the Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. July 14, 1915. Page 16.
  47. ↑ "Glee Club Concerts." Columbus Evening Dispatch. July 16, 1915. Page 18.
  48. ↑ "Festival Chorus at Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. Aug. 1, 1915. Page 5.
  49. ↑ "Pythians' Circus." Columbus Evening Dispatch. Aug. 10, 1915. Page 16.
  50. ↑ Advertisement. Columbus Evening Dispatch. Aug. 14, 1915. Page 2.
  51. ↑ "'Hiawatha' at Olentangy." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. Aug. 15, 1915. Page 4.
  52. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 14, 1915. Page 24.
  53. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 28, 1915. Page 24.
  54. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 29, 1915. Page 10.
  55. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. June 6, 1915. Page 4.


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