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* [[Merry-Go-Round]] | * [[Merry-Go-Round]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:36, 18 October 2023
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1908 Season Season
| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury, president Will J. Dusenbury, secretary The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Loop-the-Loop Infant Incubator Snake Den |
| Stock Company | Vaghan Glaser Stock Company |
| Band(s) | Ellery Band |
The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908.[1] Starting the second week, the Ellery Band performed free concerts twice daily.[1]
The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.[2]
Rides and Attractions
- Baby Rack
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Mystic Castle
- Carousel
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Creation or The Great Hereafter
- Dancing Pavilion
- Egyptian Mystery
- Fair Japan
- Fantasma
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- Gypsy Camp NEW
- House That Jack Built
- Igorrote Village
- Infant Incubator NEW
- Laughing Gallery
- Loop-the-Loop NEW
- Merry-Go-Round
- Miniature Railway
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ye Olde Mill
- Palace of Illusions
- Penny Arcade
- Photographic Gallery
- Roller Skating Rink
- Scenic Coaster
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den NEW
- Swings
- Temple of Mirth
- Third Degree
- Tours of the World
- Zoological Garden
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
The Vaughan Glaser Stock Company returned for another season of 12 weeks starting in June[3][1]
Members:
- William Deming
- Frank Camp
Performances
Week of ...
Music
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming