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Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on ... | Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on Sunday, May 18, 1902. The opening week presented a Grand Musical Festival, featuring Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, who performed twice daily.<ref>Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> | ||
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Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.<ref>Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> The band consisted of 40 musicians and the opera singers included Signor Guillio Di Santis and Madame Cleopatra Vicini. Liberati was a cornet player as well as a leading band and orchestra leader.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Monday Columbus Dispatch.'' 5 May 1902. Pg. 11.</ref> | |||
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Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on Sunday, May 18, 1902. The opening week presented a Grand Musical Festival, featuring Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, who performed twice daily.[1]
Lawsuits
In March 1902, the Olentangy Park Company sued John Field for $250 (around $8,660 in 2022) on a contract for $450 (around $15,600) for the program privilege during the season of 1899.[2] The judge ruled the park company should receive $174.25 (around $6,040) because Field already paid $100 ($3,465) and did not receive credit.[3]
Rides and Attractions
Theater and Stunt Performances
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Music
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.[4] The band consisted of 40 musicians and the opera singers included Signor Guillio Di Santis and Madame Cleopatra Vicini. Liberati was a cornet player as well as a leading band and orchestra leader.[5]
Activities
References
- ↑ Ad. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ "Brevities." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 24 March 1902. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Justices' Court." Saturday Columbus Dispatch. 12 April 1902. Pg. 7.
- ↑ Ad. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 5 May 1902. Pg. 11.