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Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on Sunday, May 20, 1900. Joseph W. Dusenbury managed Olentangy as well as Minerva park. Frank Burt booked the performances and George L. Chennell managed the theater.<ref>"Short Items." 'Columbus Evening Dispatch.' 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.</ref><ref name="chennellout">"Chennell Out of It." 'Columbus Evening Dispatch.' 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.</ref><ref name="chennellandlacy">"Chennell and Lacy." 'Columbus Evening Dispatch.' 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> | Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on Sunday, May 20, 1900. Joseph W. Dusenbury managed Olentangy as well as Minerva park. Frank Burt booked the performances and George L. Chennell managed the theater.<ref>"Short Items." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.</ref><ref name="chennellout">"Chennell Out of It." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.</ref><ref name="chennellandlacy">"Chennell and Lacy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> | ||
==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
===Dancing in the Dance Pavilion=== | |||
''Main article: [[Dancing Pavilion (First)|Dancing Pavilion]]'' | |||
Dancing in the park's dance pavilion was a popular activity. The Legretta Club held hops monthly.<ref>"Society." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 6 May 1900. Pg. 24.</ref> | |||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
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1900 Season Season
| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury |
|---|---|
| Theater Manager | George L. Chennell |
Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on Sunday, May 20, 1900. Joseph W. Dusenbury managed Olentangy as well as Minerva park. Frank Burt booked the performances and George L. Chennell managed the theater.[1][2][3]
Rides and Attractions
- Crystal Maze
- Kinetoscope
- Merry-Go-Round
- Stereopticon
- Swings
Theater
George L. Chennell, returned to manage the theater for a second season.[3]
Music
Dancing in the Dance Pavilion
Main article: Dancing Pavilion
Dancing in the park's dance pavilion was a popular activity. The Legretta Club held hops monthly.[4]
Activities
Off-Season Activities
During the winter months, bowling and trap shooting were available at the park.[5]
Other Activities
- Baseball
- Boating
- Bowling alleys
- General Games
- Picnics
- Refreshments
References
- ↑ "Short Items." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Chennell Out of It." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Chennell and Lacy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Society." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 6 May 1900. Pg. 24.
- ↑ "The Traps: Cresents Annual Shoot." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 5 March 1900. Pg. 9.