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The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1904 season on Sunday, May 15, 1904.<ref name="vaudeville">"Vaudeville for Olentangy." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 6 March 1904. Pg. 4.</ref> | The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1904 season on Sunday, May 15, 1904.<ref name="vaudeville">"Vaudeville for Olentangy." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 6 March 1904. Pg. 4.</ref> | ||
==Notable Events== | |||
===Bear Attack=== | |||
Peter Duffy, an attendant at the park's [[Zoological Garden|zoo]], was attacked by a Himalayan bear when feeding the animals raw meat. Duffy was carrying the meat in a basket when the bear reached out of its cage to grab it. He became angry and opened the cage to confront the bear and take back the meat. The bear attacked Duffy causing lacerations all over his body. Other attendants saved Duffy, who survived.<ref>"Peter Duffy has Narrow Escape from Angry Bear at the Olentangy Zoo." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 22 March 1904. Pg. 1.</ref> | |||
==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | The Colonnade Restaurant |
| Stock Company | Olentangy Park Stock Company |
| Band(s) | Wendell S. Powell's Olentangy Band |
The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1904 season on Sunday, May 15, 1904.[1]
Notable Events
Bear Attack
Peter Duffy, an attendant at the park's zoo, was attacked by a Himalayan bear when feeding the animals raw meat. Duffy was carrying the meat in a basket when the bear reached out of its cage to grab it. He became angry and opened the cage to confront the bear and take back the meat. The bear attacked Duffy causing lacerations all over his body. Other attendants saved Duffy, who survived.[2]
Rides and Attractions
- Baby Rack
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse - with electric launches
- Bowling alleys
- Cave of the Winds
- Crystal Maze
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- House of Trouble
- Laughing Gallery
- Merry-Go-Round
- Miniature Railway
- Museum of Ornithology
- Shooting Gallery
- Swings
- Water Toboggan
- Zoological Garden
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Vaudeville returned for the 1904 season.[1] The Dusenbury Brothers made a deal with the Vaudeville Managers Association of America to obtain a vaudeville franchise for Columbus.[3] W.W. Prosser of Columbus was hired to manage the casino and J.K. Burke, former manager of Minerva Park, booked acts from New York.[4][3]
Music
Outdoor Performances and Stunts
Activities
Other Activities
- Baseball
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- General Games
- Picnics
- Swimming
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Vaudeville for Olentangy." Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 6 March 1904. Pg. 4.
- ↑ "Peter Duffy has Narrow Escape from Angry Bear at the Olentangy Zoo." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 March 1904. Pg. 1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Vaudeville at Olentangy." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 March 1904. Pg.4.
- ↑ "Notes." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 17 March 1904. Pg.4.