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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.<ref>Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> | Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on Sunday, May 18, 1902.<ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Park: Opening Week. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 11 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> 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 name="opening1">Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> Souvenir sheet music of some of Liberati's compositions were given to patrons. Patrons were invited to request performances for specific days ahead of time.<ref name="opening2" /> | ||
===Lawsuits=== | ===Lawsuits=== | ||
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==Theater and Stunt Performances== | ==Theater and Stunt Performances== | ||
''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ||
===Week of May 18 (Opening Week)=== | |||
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week both outdoors and at the Theater.<ref name="opening1" /> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.<ref | Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.<ref name="opening1" /> 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><ref name="opening2" /> | ||
* [[Dancing Pavilion (First)|Dancing Pavilion]] | * [[Dancing Pavilion (First)|Dancing Pavilion]] | ||
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Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on Sunday, May 18, 1902.[1] 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.[2] Souvenir sheet music of some of Liberati's compositions were given to patrons. Patrons were invited to request performances for specific days ahead of time.[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.[3] 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.[4]
Rides and Attractions
Theater and Stunt Performances
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Week of May 18 (Opening Week)
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week both outdoors and at the Theater.[2]
Music
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.[2] 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][1]
Activities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Olentangy Park: Opening Week. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 11 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 5 May 1902. Pg. 11.