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A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, OH).'' 14 June 1906. Pg. 2. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] | [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the [[Colonnade]] and north of the ravine, there was an additional approach from High Street. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 31.</ref> | A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, OH).'' 14 June 1906. Pg. 2. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] | [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the [[Colonnade]] and north of the ravine, there was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 31.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:48, 29 April 2023
Roller Skating Rink (Building)
| Type | Sports, Activity Space |
|---|---|
| Park Section | East, Center |
| Built | 1906 |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Architect | Frank L. Packard |
| Length | 120 ft. (36.6 m) |
| Width | 120 ft. (36.6 m) |
A Roller Skating Rink building was built at Olentangy Park in 1906.[1] Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, there was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.[2]