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A '''Shooting Gallery,''' sometimes called the '''Mechanical Shooting Gallery''' or combined with the [[Rifle Range]] was part of Olentangy Park for most of the park's run. Sometimes, the attraction was an open outdoor area - possibly a booth.<ref>1901 Sanborn Map. Franklin County, Ohio. Vol. 1 - Sheet #63</ref> In the early 1900s, it was located near the [[Crystal Maze]]. | A '''Shooting Gallery,''' sometimes called the '''Mechanical Shooting Gallery''' or combined with the [[Rifle Range]] was part of Olentangy Park for most of the park's run. Sometimes, the attraction was an open outdoor area - possibly a booth.<ref>1901 Sanborn Map. Franklin County, Ohio. Vol. 1 - Sheet #63</ref> In the early 1900s, it was located near the [[Crystal Maze]]. It most likely had toy guns and/or water guns and visitors used them to hit targets to win prizes. | ||
In 1916, two rifles were stolen from the Shooting Gallery.<ref>"Multitude of Petty Thefts is Reported." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 25 September 1916. Pg. 3.</ref> | In 1916, two rifles were stolen from the Shooting Gallery.<ref>"Multitude of Petty Thefts is Reported." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 25 September 1916. Pg. 3.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 03:31, 18 August 2022
Shooting Gallery
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| Other Name(s) | Mechanical Shooting Gallery Rifle Range and Shooting Gallery |
|---|---|
| Type | Skill-Based Games |
| Park Section | Center |
| Opened | Unknown |
| Closed | Unknown |
A Shooting Gallery, sometimes called the Mechanical Shooting Gallery or combined with the Rifle Range was part of Olentangy Park for most of the park's run. Sometimes, the attraction was an open outdoor area - possibly a booth.[1] In the early 1900s, it was located near the Crystal Maze. It most likely had toy guns and/or water guns and visitors used them to hit targets to win prizes.
In 1916, two rifles were stolen from the Shooting Gallery.[2]