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The outdoor [[Amphitheater]] was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,<ref name="candb">Hyatt, Shirley. ''Clintonville and Beechwold.'' Arcadia Publishing, 2009.</ref> located south of the [[Figure Eight Toboggan|Figure Eight]], overlooking the river.<ref name="oldnew">"Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.</ref><ref>Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine.'' 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.</ref><ref>"The story of the local world-class amusement park you’ve probably never heard of." ''614Now.'' 14 November 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of</ref> Performances were held twice a day and moved to the [[Theater]] on rainy days.<ref name="oldnew" />
The outdoor [[Amphitheater]] was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,<ref name="candb">Hyatt, Shirley. ''Clintonville and Beechwold.'' Arcadia Publishing, 2009.</ref> located south of the [[Figure Eight Toboggan|Figure Eight]], overlooking the river.<ref name="oldnew">"Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.</ref><ref>Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine.'' 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.</ref><ref>"The story of the local world-class amusement park you’ve probably never heard of." ''614Now.'' 14 November 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of</ref> It opened in 1921, and held performances were held twice a day and moved to the [[Theater]] on rainy days.<ref name="oldnew" />


== Description ==
== Description ==
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[[Category:Attractions]]
[[Category:Attractions]]
[[Category:Music and Performance Attractions]]
[[Category:Music and Performance Attractions]]
[[Category:Closed in 1937]]
[[Category:Added in 1921]]


<metadesc>The Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park located south of the Figure Eight Toboggan, near the Olentangy River.</metadesc>
<metadesc>The Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park located south of the Figure Eight Toboggan, near the Olentangy River.</metadesc>

Revision as of 02:13, 13 June 2024

Amphitheater
Type Music and Performances
Park Section West
Opened 1921
Closed Unknown
Length 56 feet
Width 35 feet

The outdoor Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,[1] located south of the Figure Eight, overlooking the river.[2][3][4] It opened in 1921, and held performances were held twice a day and moved to the Theater on rainy days.[2]

Description

The amphitheater was a 56 by 35-ft. stage made of concrete, brick, and stucco. It was fully equipped with lights and scenery.[2]

References

  1. Hyatt, Shirley. Clintonville and Beechwold. Arcadia Publishing, 2009.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.
  3. Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine. 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.
  4. "The story of the local world-class amusement park you’ve probably never heard of." 614Now. 14 November 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of