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Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on Sunday, May 20, 1900. | Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 1900.<ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 13 May 1900. Pg. 21.</ref> Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music throughout the season.<ref name="opening" /> 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> Joseph W. Dusenbury managed both Olentangy as well as Minerva park. | ||
This season, a new bathhouse called the [[Bathing Pavilion]] was erected | This season, a new bathhouse called the [[Bathing Pavilion]] was erected<ref name="parkimprovements">"Park Improvements." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 May 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> and more lights were added.<ref name="opening" /> | ||
==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
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*Swings | *Swings | ||
==Theater== | ==Theater Performances== | ||
''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | |||
George L. Chennell, returned to manage the theater for a second season.<ref name="chennellandlacy" /> The shows were mostly vaudeville acts.<ref name="parkimprovements" /> | George L. Chennell, returned to manage the theater for a second season.<ref name="chennellandlacy" /> The shows were mostly vaudeville acts.<ref name="parkimprovements" /> | ||
Edna Bassett Marshall and company performed during the opening week.<ref name="opening" /> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music twice per day throughout the season.<ref name="opening" /> | |||
===Dancing in the Dance Pavilion=== | ===Dancing in the Dance Pavilion=== | ||
''Main article: [[Dancing Pavilion (First)|Dancing 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> | 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> | ||
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Bathing Pavilion |
| Theater Manager | George L. Chennell |
Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 1900.[1] Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music throughout the season.[1] Frank Burt booked the performances and George L. Chennell managed the theater.[2][3][4] Joseph W. Dusenbury managed both Olentangy as well as Minerva park.
This season, a new bathhouse called the Bathing Pavilion was erected[5] and more lights were added.[1]
Rides and Attractions
- Bathing Pavilion NEW[5]
- Crystal Maze
- Kinetoscope
- Merry-Go-Round
- Stereopticon
- Swings
Theater Performances
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater George L. Chennell, returned to manage the theater for a second season.[4] The shows were mostly vaudeville acts.[5]
Edna Bassett Marshall and company performed during the opening week.[1]
Music
Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music twice per day throughout the season.[1]
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.[6]
Activities
Off-Season Activities
During the winter months, bowling and trap shooting were available at the park.[7]
Other Activities
- Baseball[5]
- Boating
- Bowling alleys
- General Games
- Picnics
- Refreshments
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 13 May 1900. Pg. 21.
- ↑ "Short Items." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Chennell Out of It." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Chennell and Lacy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Park Improvements." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 11 May 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.