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A Kenyon '''Portable Roller Skating Rink''' was an attraction at Olentangy Park during the 1915 season. It was built just north of [[The Fun House]]<ref>"Park Opening." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 11 April 1915. Pg. 43.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 April 1915. Pg. 45.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 25 April 1915. Pg. 44.</ref> and operated by E.W. Nelson of Washington Court House, Ohio.<ref>Reynolds, Earle. "National Skating Ass'n News." ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 27. Issue 24. 12 June 1915. Pg. 29.</ref> The structure was a Kenyon Portable Rink measuring 130 feet (39.6 meters) by 50 feet (15.2 meters).<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 27. Issue 14. 3 April 1915. Pg. 29.</ref> It was described as being under canvas, but Kenyon Rinks were portable buildings. | A Kenyon '''Portable Roller Skating Rink''' was an attraction at Olentangy Park during the 1915 season. It was built just north of [[The Fun House]]<ref>"Park Opening." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 11 April 1915. Pg. 43.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 April 1915. Pg. 45.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 25 April 1915. Pg. 44.</ref> and operated by E.W. Nelson of Washington Court House, Ohio.<ref>Reynolds, Earle. "National Skating Ass'n News." ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 27. Issue 24. 12 June 1915. Pg. 29.</ref> The structure was a Kenyon Portable Rink measuring 130 feet (39.6 meters) by 50 feet (15.2 meters).<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 27. Issue 14. 3 April 1915. Pg. 29.</ref> It was described as being under canvas, but Kenyon Rinks were portable buildings. By July, the park listed the rink for sale "on account of death."<ref>''The Billboard.'' Vol. 27. Issue 27. 3 July 1915. Pg. 86.</ref> Nelson planned to open a new skating rink later.<ref>Fitzgerald, Julian T. "Skating Rink News." ''The Billboard.'' Vol. 27. Issue 44. 30 October 1915. Pg. 30.</ref> | ||
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Roller Skating Rink (Portable)
| Type | Sports, Activity Space |
|---|---|
| Park Section | Midway, North |
| Built | 1915 |
| Opened | 1915 |
| Closed | 1915 (death) |
| Manufacturer | R.L. Kenyon Co. |
| Length | 130 ft. (39.6 m) |
| Width | 50 ft. (15.2 m) |
A Kenyon Portable Roller Skating Rink was an attraction at Olentangy Park during the 1915 season. It was built just north of The Fun House[1][2][3] and operated by E.W. Nelson of Washington Court House, Ohio.[4] The structure was a Kenyon Portable Rink measuring 130 feet (39.6 meters) by 50 feet (15.2 meters).[5] It was described as being under canvas, but Kenyon Rinks were portable buildings. By July, the park listed the rink for sale "on account of death."[6] Nelson planned to open a new skating rink later.[7]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Park Opening." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 11 April 1915. Pg. 43.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 18 April 1915. Pg. 45.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 25 April 1915. Pg. 44.
- ↑ Reynolds, Earle. "National Skating Ass'n News." The Billboard. Vol. 27. Issue 24. 12 June 1915. Pg. 29.
- ↑ Fitzgerald, Julian T. "Skating Rink News." The Billboard. Vol. 27. Issue 14. 3 April 1915. Pg. 29.
- ↑ The Billboard. Vol. 27. Issue 27. 3 July 1915. Pg. 86.
- ↑ Fitzgerald, Julian T. "Skating Rink News." The Billboard. Vol. 27. Issue 44. 30 October 1915. Pg. 30.