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The park had [[billiards]] (pool) for most of its run. The first billiard parlor was added in 1903.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 10 May 1903. Pg. 6.</ref> In 1909, a Bowling & Pool building was built at the north end of the Midway<ref>"Olentangy Park midway, postcard." Columbus Metropolitan Library Collection. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Columbus in Historic Photographs. 708O451916. Original Date: 1916. Date Modified: 23 December 2021.</ref> but six pool tables and two box ball alleys were put up for sale the same year, meaning the building might have only served that purpose for a year.<ref>Classified Ad. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 1 August 1903. Pg. 17.</ref> | The park had [[billiards]] (pool) for most of its run. The first billiard parlor was added in [[1903 Season|1903]].<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 10 May 1903. Pg. 6.</ref> In [[1909 Season|1909]], a Bowling & Pool building was built at the north end of the Midway<ref>"Olentangy Park midway, postcard." Columbus Metropolitan Library Collection. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Columbus in Historic Photographs. 708O451916. Original Date: 1916. Date Modified: 23 December 2021.</ref> but six pool tables and two box ball alleys were put up for sale the same year, meaning the building might have only served that purpose for a year.<ref>Classified Ad. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 1 August 1903. Pg. 17.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 23:56, 18 March 2024
Billiards
| Other Name(s) | Billiard Room Billiard Parlor Pool |
|---|---|
| Type | Sports Activity Space |
| Park Section | Midway, Other |
| Opened | 1903 |
| Closed | Unknown |
The park had billiards (pool) for most of its run. The first billiard parlor was added in 1903.[1] In 1909, a Bowling & Pool building was built at the north end of the Midway[2] but six pool tables and two box ball alleys were put up for sale the same year, meaning the building might have only served that purpose for a year.[3]
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 10 May 1903. Pg. 6.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park midway, postcard." Columbus Metropolitan Library Collection. Columbus Metropolitan Library: Columbus in Historic Photographs. 708O451916. Original Date: 1916. Date Modified: 23 December 2021.
- ↑ Classified Ad. Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 August 1903. Pg. 17.