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== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Bird Land]]
* [[Birdland]]


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 21:25, 30 July 2022

Museum of Ornithology
Type Exhibition
Animals
Park Section Unknown
Built 1903
Opened 1903
Closed Unknown
Length 70 ft. (21.3 m)
Width 30 ft. (9.1 m)

The Museum of Ornithology was built in 1903 at Olentangy Park and featured over 3,000 specimens of rare birds and animals.[1] Located on the plateau, the building was 30 ft. (9.1 m) by 70 ft. (21.3 m). Admission was free.[2]

In 1914, the mounted bird display was purchased by the Audubon Society and was installed in the Sullivant School.[3]

See Also

References

  1. "Opening of Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 May 1903.
  2. "Columbus Railway & Light Co." Street Railway Review. Vol. XVI. No. 2. Pg. 70. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Electric_Railway_Review/VlY_AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
  3. "Bird Lovers Will Meet." The Lantern. 1 October 1914. Pg. 3.