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The '''Theatorium''' was a motion picture building or exhibit at Olentangy Park, added in 1906. | The '''Theatorium''' was a motion picture building or exhibit at Olentangy Park, added in 1906. | ||
The July 1907 fire that destroyed it was started by a firecracker thrown onto the roof. It destroyed the primary Theatorium building and spread to other nearby exhibits like [[Tours of the World|Hale's Tours of the World]] and the [[Photographic Gallery (2)|Photographic Gallery]].<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref> | The July 1907 fire that destroyed it was started by a firecracker thrown onto the roof. It destroyed the primary Theatorium building and spread to other nearby exhibits like [[Tours of the World|Hale's Tours of the World]] and the [[Photographic Gallery (2)|Photographic Gallery]] causing {{Tooltip |text = $5,000|tooltip = $170,992 in 2025 dollars}} in damage.<ref>"Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 5, 1907. Page 13.</ref> | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:23, 8 August 2025
Theatorium
| Other Name(s) | Motion Picture Building |
|---|---|
| Type | Exhibition |
| Park Section | North |
| Built | 1906 |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Closed | 1907 (fire) |
| Fires | 1907 |
| Frame | Wood |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
The Theatorium was a motion picture building or exhibit at Olentangy Park, added in 1906.
The July 1907 fire that destroyed it was started by a firecracker thrown onto the roof. It destroyed the primary Theatorium building and spread to other nearby exhibits like Hale's Tours of the World and the Photographic Gallery causing $5,000$170,992 in 2025 dollars in damage.[1]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Boy Leads His Two Sisters Out of a Fire at Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. July 5, 1907. Page 13.