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The [[arena]] was an open space where outdoor shows took place. Shown on maps in the north end of the park, there might have been multiple arenas over the years. Hippodrome and Roman Chariot races were held twice a day in 1913<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 3 June 1913. Pg. 18.</ref> and a Wild West show performed in the north arena in 1916.<ref>"Many See Wild West." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 5 July 1916. Pg. 20.</ref>
The [[Arena]] was an open space for outdoor shows at Olentangy Park. Shown on maps in the north end of the park, there might have been multiple arenas over the years.  
 
The members of the Stubbs-Wilson Players played a series of polo matches in the Arena against the performers in the Wild West Show in 1910.<ref>"Polo at Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 15, 1910. Page 13.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 17, 1910. Page 20.</ref>
 
John Robinson's Circus was hired to present acts every afternoon and night for 1912 season.<ref name="ellery">"Ellery's Band Coming." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 8, 1912. Page 10.</ref>
 
Hippodrome and Roman Chariot races were held twice daily in 1913.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 3, 1913. Page 18.</ref>
 
A Wild West show performed in the North Arena in 1916.<ref>"Many See Wild West." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 5, 1916. Page 20.</ref>


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Latest revision as of 18:45, 3 July 2025

Arena
Type Music and Performances
Activity Space
Sports
Animals
Park Section North
Opened Unknown
Closed Unknown

The Arena was an open space for outdoor shows at Olentangy Park. Shown on maps in the north end of the park, there might have been multiple arenas over the years.

The members of the Stubbs-Wilson Players played a series of polo matches in the Arena against the performers in the Wild West Show in 1910.[1][2]

John Robinson's Circus was hired to present acts every afternoon and night for 1912 season.[3]

Hippodrome and Roman Chariot races were held twice daily in 1913.[4]

A Wild West show performed in the North Arena in 1916.[5]

References

  1. "Polo at Olentangy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 15, 1910. Page 13.
  2. "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 17, 1910. Page 20.
  3. "Ellery's Band Coming." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 8, 1912. Page 10.
  4. "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 3, 1913. Page 18.
  5. "Many See Wild West." Columbus Evening Dispatch. July 5, 1916. Page 20.