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The [[Arena]] was an open space for outdoor shows at Olentangy Park. Shown on maps in the north end of the park, there might have been multiple arenas over the years. Hippodrome and Roman Chariot races were held twice daily in 1913<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 3 June 1913. Pg. 18.</ref> and a Wild West show performed in the North Arena in 1916.<ref>"Many See Wild West." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 5 July 1916. Pg. 20.</ref>
The [[Arena]] was an open space for outdoor shows at Olentangy Park. Shown on maps in the north end of the park, there might have been multiple arenas over the years.  


The members of the Stubbs-Wilson Players played a series of polo matches in the [[Arena]] against the performers in the Wild West Show in 1910.<ref>"Polo at Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 15 June 1910. Pg. 13.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 17 June 1910. Pg. 20.</ref>
Hippodrome and Roman Chariot races were held twice daily in 1913<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 3 June 1913. Pg. 18.</ref> and a Wild West show performed in the North Arena in 1916.<ref>"Many See Wild West." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 5 July 1916. Pg. 20.</ref>
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Revision as of 03:16, 3 August 2024

Arena
Type Music and Performances
Activity Space
Sports
Animals
Park Section North
Opened Unknown
Closed Unknown

The Arena was an open space for outdoor shows at Olentangy Park. Shown on maps in the north end of the park, there might have been multiple arenas over the years.

The members of the Stubbs-Wilson Players played a series of polo matches in the Arena against the performers in the Wild West Show in 1910.[1][2]

Hippodrome and Roman Chariot races were held twice daily in 1913[3] and a Wild West show performed in the North Arena in 1916.[4]

References

  1. "Polo at Olentangy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 15 June 1910. Pg. 13.
  2. "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 17 June 1910. Pg. 20.
  3. "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 3 June 1913. Pg. 18.
  4. "Many See Wild West." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 5 July 1916. Pg. 20.