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Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 1900.<ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 13 May 1900. Pg. 21.</ref><ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 16 May 1900. Pg. 11.</ref> Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music throughout the season.<ref name="opening" /><ref name="costs">"Olentangy Features." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 18 May 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> Frank Burt, general manager of The Olentangy Park Co., booked the performances and stunts and George L. Chennell managed the theater.<ref>"Short Items." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.</ref><ref name="chennellout">"Chennell Out of It." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.</ref><ref name="chennellandlacy">"Chennell and Lacy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.</ref>  
Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 1900.<ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 13 May 1900. Pg. 21.</ref><ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 16 May 1900. Pg. 11.</ref> Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music throughout the season.<ref name="opening" /><ref name="costs">"Olentangy Features." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 18 May 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> Frank Burt, general manager of The Olentangy Park Co., booked the performances and stunts and George L. Chennell managed the theater.<ref>"Short Items." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.</ref><ref name="chennellout">"Chennell Out of It." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.</ref><ref name="chennellandlacy">"Chennell and Lacy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.</ref>  


Joseph W. Dusenbury managed both Olentangy as well as Minerva park. The operating company, The Olentangy Park Co., was a private company and was not connected to the Columbus Railway Company. The park grounds were leased by the park company and all the buildings, bridges, electric lighting plant, and other structures were the property of the park company. Performing artists' and musicians' wages increased 25 to 100 percent from the previous year. Due to these rising costs, the cost of admission was set at 5 cents ($1.76 in 2022) per person and included the whole park as well as the gallery in the theater.<ref name="costs" />
Joseph W. Dusenbury managed both Olentangy as well as Minerva park. The operating company, The Olentangy Park Co., was a private company and was not connected to the Columbus Railway Company. The park grounds were leased by the park company and all the buildings, bridges, electric lighting plant, and other structures were the property of the park company. Performing artists' and musicians' wages increased 25 to 100 percent from the previous year. Due to these rising costs, the cost of admission was set at 5 cents ($1.76 in 2022) per person, except children, and included the whole park as well as the gallery in the theater.<ref name="costs" />


This season, a new bathhouse called the [[Bathing Pavilion]] was erected<ref name="parkimprovements">"Park Improvements." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 May 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> and more lights were added.<ref name="opening" /> Stunts became a staple this season as well.<ref name="costs" />
This season, a new bathhouse called the [[Bathing Pavilion]] was erected<ref name="parkimprovements">"Park Improvements." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 11 May 1900. Pg. 7.</ref> and more lights were added.<ref name="opening" /> Stunts became a staple this season as well.<ref name="costs" />

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1900 Season Season
Leadership Joseph W. Dusenbury
The Olentangy Park Company
Frank Burt
New Attractions Bathing Pavilion
Theater Manager George L. Chennell

Olentangy Park opened for the 1900 season on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 1900.[1][2] Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music throughout the season.[1][3] Frank Burt, general manager of The Olentangy Park Co., booked the performances and stunts and George L. Chennell managed the theater.[4][5][6]

Joseph W. Dusenbury managed both Olentangy as well as Minerva park. The operating company, The Olentangy Park Co., was a private company and was not connected to the Columbus Railway Company. The park grounds were leased by the park company and all the buildings, bridges, electric lighting plant, and other structures were the property of the park company. Performing artists' and musicians' wages increased 25 to 100 percent from the previous year. Due to these rising costs, the cost of admission was set at 5 cents ($1.76 in 2022) per person, except children, and included the whole park as well as the gallery in the theater.[3]

This season, a new bathhouse called the Bathing Pavilion was erected[7] and more lights were added.[1] Stunts became a staple this season as well.[3]

Rides and Attractions

Theater and Stunt Performances

Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater

George L. Chennell, returned to manage the theater for a second season.[6] The shows were mostly vaudeville acts.[7]

Opening Week (May 20)

Edna Bassett Marshall and company performed in the theater during the opening week,[1] while "Dare Devil" Charles Ellis performed an outdoor high bicycle dive stunt.[3] Other shows included the Faust Family, acrobats, and Colin's dog circus.[8]

Music

Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band and Orchestra provided music twice per day throughout the season.[1] The band's cost increased by over $800 ($28,200 in 2022) more than the previous year and the total spent on music prior to opening was $4,000 (over $141,000).[3]

Dancing in the Dance Pavilion

Main article: Dancing Pavilion

Dancing in the park's dance pavilion was a popular activity. The Legretta Club held hops monthly.[9]

Activities

Off-Season Activities

During the winter months, bowling and trap shooting were available at the park.[10]

Other Activities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 13 May 1900. Pg. 21.
  2. ↑ "Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 16 May 1900. Pg. 11.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Olentangy Features." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 18 May 1900. Pg. 7.
  4. ↑ "Short Items." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 March 1900. Pg. 7.
  5. ↑ "Chennell Out of It." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 March 1900. Pg. 8.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Chennell and Lacy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 28 April 1900. Pg. 7.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Park Improvements." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 11 May 1900. Pg. 7.
  8. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 19 May 1900. Pg. 9.
  9. ↑ "Society." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 6 May 1900. Pg. 24.
  10. ↑ "The Traps: Cresents Annual Shoot." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 5 March 1900. Pg. 9.
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