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The Olentangy Park and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908.<ref name="opening1">"Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.</ref> | The Olentangy Park and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908.<ref name="opening1">"Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.</ref> During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 19 April 1908. Pg. 5.</ref><ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 22 April 1908. Pg. 16.</ref> | ||
The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.<ref>"Annexation to Have Hearing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 3 April 1908. Pg. 8.</ref> | The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.<ref>"Annexation to Have Hearing." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 3 April 1908. Pg. 8.</ref> | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> | |||
==Stunts and Outdoor Shows== | ==Stunts and Outdoor Shows== | ||
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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 Motion Picture Exhibit (Rebuilt) Snake Den |
| Stock Company | Vaghan Glaser Stock Company |
| Band(s) | Neddermeyer's Band Ellery Band |
The Olentangy Park and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908.[1] During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.[1][2][2]
The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.[3]
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
- Motion Picture Exhibit REBUILT
- 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[4][1]
Members:
- William Deming
- Frank Camp
Performances
Week of ...
Music
During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.[1][5]
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Starting week of May 5, 1908, James E. Hardy, the King of the Highwire, known as the "Hero of Niagara," performed free shows twice daily.[2]
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 1.2 1.3 "Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 19 April 1908. Pg. 5. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "opening2" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ "Annexation to Have Hearing." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 3 April 1908. Pg. 8.
- ↑ "Vaghan Glaser Will Come Back." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 January 1908. Pg. 8.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedopening3