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The [[Bathing Pavilion]] at Olentangy Park originally was a "bathhouse" in the 1890s and a building was built and opened in 1900.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 May 1900. Pg. 18.</ref> It was located in the ravine, across from the boat dock, and provided amenities of a beach such as dressing rooms separated by gender along the Olentangy River. In 1906, the cost to enter was 10 cents ($3 in 2021) for children and 15 cents ($4.50 in 2021) for adults.<ref>"Bathing at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 17 June 1906. Pg. 2.</ref> | The [[Bathing Pavilion]] at Olentangy Park originally was a "bathhouse" in the 1890s and a building was built and opened in 1900.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 May 1900. Pg. 18.</ref> It was located in the ravine, across from the boat dock, and provided amenities of a beach such as dressing rooms separated by gender along the Olentangy River. It was 100 feet by 13 feet and 9 feet tall. In the center of the structure stood a toboggan slide, named the [[Water Toboggan]].<ref>"Toboggan Slide for Pleasure Parks." ''The Street Railway Review.'' Vol. 11. 1901. Published by Chicago: Street Railway Review Pub. Co. Pg. 89. </ref> | ||
In 1906, the cost to enter was 10 cents ($3 in 2021) for children and 15 cents ($4.50 in 2021) for adults.<ref>"Bathing at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 17 June 1906. Pg. 2.</ref> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Swimming Pool|Olentangy Park Swimming Pool]] | * [[Swimming Pool|Olentangy Park Swimming Pool]] | ||
* [[Water Toboggan]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 01:12, 18 September 2022
Bathing Pavilion
| Other Name(s) | Bathhouse |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity space |
| Opened | 1900 |
| Closed | Unknown |
The Bathing Pavilion at Olentangy Park originally was a "bathhouse" in the 1890s and a building was built and opened in 1900.[1] It was located in the ravine, across from the boat dock, and provided amenities of a beach such as dressing rooms separated by gender along the Olentangy River. It was 100 feet by 13 feet and 9 feet tall. In the center of the structure stood a toboggan slide, named the Water Toboggan.[2]
In 1906, the cost to enter was 10 cents ($3 in 2021) for children and 15 cents ($4.50 in 2021) for adults.[3]