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The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1906 season on Sunday, April 29, 1906.<ref name="prosser">"William Prosser Chosen Manager." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 April 1905. Pg. 2.</ref> ... performed during the opening weeks at the theater. Admission to the park was ... | The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1906 season on Sunday, April 29, 1906.<ref name="prosser">"William Prosser Chosen Manager." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 April 1905. Pg. 2.</ref><ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 15 April 1905. Pg. 7.</ref> ... performed during the opening weeks at the theater. Admission to the park was ... | ||
==Park Improvements== | ==Park Improvements== | ||
Rides and attractions were added including a skating rink near the entrance and a new Dancing Pavillion.<ref name="improvements">"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 7.</ref><ref name="prosser" /> | Rides and attractions were added including a skating rink near the entrance and a new Dancing Pavillion.<ref name="improvements">"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 7.</ref><ref name="prosser" /><ref name="opening" /> | ||
== Lawsuits== | == Lawsuits== | ||
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==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
===New Skating Rink=== | ===New Dancing Pavilion=== | ||
''Main Article:'' [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)]] | |||
The new Dancing Pavilion was built near the [[Ye Olde Mill (First)|Old Mill]] at the north end of the park.<ref name="opening" /> | |||
===New Roller Skating Rink=== | |||
''Main Article:'' [[Roller Skating Rink (Building)]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Roller Skating Rink (Building)]] | ||
The new | The new Roller Skating Rink was 120 ft. by 120 ft. Originally, it was planned to be built near the entrance with an approach from High Street,<ref name="improvements" /><ref name="opening"> but later moved to the northeast end of the park, just north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref name="opening" /><ref name="prosser" /> The architecture was in a Spanish style.<ref name="improvements" /> | ||
===Other Rides and Attractions=== | ===Other Rides and Attractions=== | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
* [[Dancing Pavilion ( | * [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|'''NEW''' Dancing Pavilion]] | ||
==Stunts== | ==Stunts== | ||
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* [[Canoe Club Boathouse|Boating]] | * [[Canoe Club Boathouse|Boating]] | ||
* [[Bowling alleys|Bowling]] - All year activity | * [[Bowling alleys|Bowling]] - All year activity | ||
* [[Dancing Pavilion ( | * [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|Dancing]] | ||
* Dining and Refreshments | * Dining and Refreshments | ||
* [[Ball Grounds|Football]] | * [[Ball Grounds|Football]] | ||
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1906 Season Season
| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury, president Will J. Dusenbury, manager The Olentangy Park Company |
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| New Attractions | Carousel Creation or The Great Hereafter Dancing Pavilion (Second) Fantasma Photographic Gallery Roller Skating Rink Scenic Coaster Temple of Mirth Third Degree Tours of the World |
| Theater Manager | William W. Prosser |
The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1906 season on Sunday, April 29, 1906.[1][2] ... performed during the opening weeks at the theater. Admission to the park was ...
Park Improvements
Rides and attractions were added including a skating rink near the entrance and a new Dancing Pavillion.[3][1][2]
Lawsuits
In February, the Traver Circle Swing Company sued the Olentangy Park Company for $2,392 ($82,667 in 2023) due to non-payment of royalties for the operation of the Circle Swing.[4]
Rides and Attractions
New Dancing Pavilion
Main Article: Dancing Pavilion (Second)
The new Dancing Pavilion was built near the Old Mill at the north end of the park.[2]
New Roller Skating Rink
Main Article: Roller Skating Rink (Building)
The new Roller Skating Rink was 120 ft. by 120 ft. Originally, it was planned to be built near the entrance with an approach from High Street,[3]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Week of
Acts and performances:[5][6][7]
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Music
Stunts
Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "William Prosser Chosen Manager." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 11 April 1905. Pg. 2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 15 April 1905. Pg. 7.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Improvements in Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 18 March 1906. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Sue for Royalties." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 February 1906. Pg. 10.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedvaudeville - ↑ Ad. Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 May 1905. Pg. 4.
- ↑ "Olentangy Theater." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 26 May 1905. Pg. 4.