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The original [[Dancing Pavilion (1)|Dancing Pavilion]] at Olentangy Park was built at the northern end of the new park in 1896.<ref name="sanborn1901">''Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/.</ref> In 1899, a wing of the building was closed to have a first-class [[bowling alleys|bowling alley]] put in.<ref>"Location is Changed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' March 27, 1899. Page 7.</ref> It was replaced by a larger steel-frame [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|building]] on the east side of the park in 1907. The original building served as the place to hold the [[Carousel]] or [[Merry-Go-Round]].<ref name=":0">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref name=":1">"Auspicious Day for Park Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 30, 1906. Page 6.</ref><ref name="sanborn1922">''Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.'' Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/.</ref>
The original [[Dancing Pavilion (1)|Dancing Pavilion]] at Olentangy Park was built at the northern end of the new park in 1896.<ref name="sanborn1901">''Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901-2">''Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901, Sheet 63. Map. https://sanborn-ohioweblibrary-org.oh0057.oplin.org/viewer/?id=13464</ref> In 1899, a wing of the building was closed to have a first-class [[bowling alleys|bowling alley]] put in.<ref>"Location is Changed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 27, 1899. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Illustrated Guide to Columbus 1899.'' Page 26.</ref> It was replaced by a larger steel-frame [[Dancing Pavilion (2)|building]] on the east side of the park in 1907. The original building served as the place to hold the second [[Merry-Go-Round (2)|Merry-Go-Round]].<ref name=":0">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref name=":1">"Auspicious Day for Park Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 30, 1906. Page 6.</ref><ref name="sanborn1922">''Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.'' Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/.</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
The original Dancing Pavilion building was 24 feet (7.3 meters) high and a hexagonal shape with 61 feet (20.3 meters) of dancing space.<ref name="sanborn1901" /> The floor was made of polished close-grain Georgia pine. Lit by incandescent lights along the arches, there was an arc lamp in the center. The band played from a kiosk of Turkish construction<ref>"Olentangy Park Opened." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' June 13, 1896. Page 5.</ref>.
The original Dancing Pavilion building was {{Tooltip |text = 24 feet|tooltip = 7.3 meters}} high and a hexagonal shape with {{Tooltip |text = 61 feet|tooltip = 20.3 meters}} of dancing space.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /> The floor was made of polished close-grain Georgia pine. Lit by incandescent lights along the arches, there was an arc lamp in the center. The band played from a kiosk of Turkish construction<ref>"Olentangy Park Opened." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 13, 1896. Page 5.</ref>.


The Dusenburys sawed off part of the Dancing Pavilion in October 1903 to comply with a court order.<ref>"Roadways Cleared Up." ''Monday Columbus Dispatch,'' November 2, 1903. Page 7.</ref>
The Dusenburys sawed off part of the Dancing Pavilion in October 1903 to comply with a court order.<ref>"Roadways Cleared Up." ''Monday Columbus Dispatch.'' Nov. 2, 1903. Page 7.</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==
The building most likely held the carousel, despite an article calling it a "merry-go-round<ref name=":1" />," since another article mentions the carousel's pipe organ being moved there<ref name=":0" /> and photos show "Caroussel" on a building matching the description.
The building most likely held the carousel, despite an article calling it a "merry-go-round,"<ref name=":1" /> since another article mentions the carousel's pipe organ being moved there<ref name=":0" /> and photos show "Caroussel" on a building matching the description.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:1896-OlentangyPark-CML-OH977.13C72C7266-pg21 colorized.jpg|alt=1896 colorized photo of the original dance pavilion at Olentangy Park|Colorized 1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
File:1896-OlentangyPark-CML-OH977.13C72C7266-pg21 colorized.jpg|alt=1896 colorized photo of the original dance pavilion at Olentangy Park|Colorized 1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
File:1896-OlentangyPark-CML-OH977.13C72C7266-pg21.jpg|alt=1896 photo of the original dance pavilion at Olentangy Park|1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
File:1896-OlentangyPark-CML-OH977.13C72C7266-pg21.jpg|alt=1896 photo of the original dance pavilion at Olentangy Park|1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
File:1896-OlentangyPark-CML-OH920.077157C7261-pg31 editedx.jpg|alt=1896 images of Olentangy Park|Page from ''The Columbus 400'' showing Olentangy Park in its beginning with scenes of the original Dancing Pavilion, the [[Canoe Club Boathouse|Boathouse]], and Castle Gate entrance.
File:1896-OlentangyPark-CML-OH920.077157C7261-pg31 editedx.jpg|alt=1896 images of Olentangy Park|Page from ''The Columbus 400'' showing Olentangy Park in its beginning with scenes of the original Dancing Pavilion, the [[Boathouse]], and Castle Gate entrance.
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|Second Dancing Pavilion]]
* [[Dancing Pavilion (2)|Second Dancing Pavilion]]
* [[Ballroom (Outdoor)|Outdoor Ballroom]]
* [[Ballroom (Outdoor)|Outdoor Ballroom]]


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Latest revision as of 19:22, 6 August 2025

Dancing Pavilion
Other Name(s) First Dancing Pavilion
First Dance Hall
Dance Hall
Dancing Hall
Type Music and Performances
Activity Space
Park Section Center
Built 1896
Opened 1896
Closed 1905
Frame Wood
Height 24 feet (7.3 meter)
Number of Stories 1
Replaced By Merry-Go-Round (2)

The original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park was built at the northern end of the new park in 1896.[1][2] In 1899, a wing of the building was closed to have a first-class bowling alley put in.[3][4] It was replaced by a larger steel-frame building on the east side of the park in 1907. The original building served as the place to hold the second Merry-Go-Round.[5][6][7]

Description

The original Dancing Pavilion building was 24 feet7.3 meters high and a hexagonal shape with 61 feet20.3 meters of dancing space.[1][2] The floor was made of polished close-grain Georgia pine. Lit by incandescent lights along the arches, there was an arc lamp in the center. The band played from a kiosk of Turkish construction[8].

The Dusenburys sawed off part of the Dancing Pavilion in October 1903 to comply with a court order.[9]

Notes

The building most likely held the carousel, despite an article calling it a "merry-go-round,"[6] since another article mentions the carousel's pipe organ being moved there[5] and photos show "Caroussel" on a building matching the description.

  • 1896 colorized photo of the original dance pavilion at Olentangy Park
    Colorized 1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
  • 1896 photo of the original dance pavilion at Olentangy Park
    1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
  • 1896 images of Olentangy Park
    Page from The Columbus 400 showing Olentangy Park in its beginning with scenes of the original Dancing Pavilion, the Boathouse, and Castle Gate entrance.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901, Sheet 63. Map. https://sanborn-ohioweblibrary-org.oh0057.oplin.org/viewer/?id=13464
  3. ↑ "Location is Changed." Columbus Evening Dispatch. March 27, 1899. Page 7.
  4. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Illustrated Guide to Columbus 1899. Page 26.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." Columbus Evening Dispatch. April 15, 1906. Page 7.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Auspicious Day for Park Opening." Columbus Evening Dispatch. April 30, 1906. Page 6.
  7. ↑ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/.
  8. ↑ "Olentangy Park Opened." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 13, 1896. Page 5.
  9. ↑ "Roadways Cleared Up." Monday Columbus Dispatch. Nov. 2, 1903. Page 7.


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