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| management = Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />Will J. Dusenbury, secretary<br />The Olentangy Park Company | | management = Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />Will J. Dusenbury, secretary<br />The Olentangy Park Company | ||
| openingday = April 17, 1910<br />May 30, | | openingday = April 17, 1910<br />May 30, http://olentangypark.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1910_Season&action=edit&redlink=11910 (Theater) | ||
| closingday = September 10, 1910 (Theater) | | closingday = September 10, 1910 (Theater) | ||
| newattractions = Dear Old Coney Island<br />The Destruction of Johnstown | | newattractions = Dear Old Coney Island<br />The Destruction of Johnstown | ||
| stockcompany = Stubbs-Wison | | stockcompany = Stubbs-Wison Players | ||
| theatermanager = Harry O. Stubbs<br />Charles H. Wilson | | theatermanager = Harry O. Stubbs<br />Charles H. Wilson | ||
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The Olentangy Park opened for the 1910 season on Sunday, April 17, 1910.<ref name="april3">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 3 April 1910. Pg. 5.</ref> Ads for the park said "the big park" was 100 acres with 100 amusements.<ref name="april3ad">Ad. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 3 April 1910. Pg. 5.</ref> The theater opened on Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 1910.<ref name="april1">"At Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 April 1910. Pg. 22.</ref> The | The Olentangy Park opened for the 1910 season on Sunday, April 17, 1910.<ref name="april3">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 3 April 1910. Pg. 5.</ref> Ads for the park said "the big park" was 100 acres with 100 amusements.<ref name="april3ad">Ad. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 3 April 1910. Pg. 5.</ref> The theater opened on Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 1910.<ref name="april1">"At Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 April 1910. Pg. 22.</ref> The Columbus Rifles Band played free concerts during the opening weeks.<ref name="april3" /> The theater closed for the season on September 10, 1910.<ref name="april1" /> | ||
==Park Improvements== | ==Park Improvements== | ||
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** [[Penny Arcade (Colonnade)]] | ** [[Penny Arcade (Colonnade)]] | ||
* [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|Dancing Pavilion]] | * [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|Dancing Pavilion]] | ||
* [[The Destruction of Johnstown]] '''NEW''' | |||
* [[Dear Old Coney Island]] '''NEW''' | |||
* [[Fair Japan]] | * [[Fair Japan]] | ||
* [[Ferris Wheel]] | * [[Ferris Wheel]] | ||
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''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ||
Harry O. Stubbs and Charles H. Wilson of the Brady forces created a new stock company, the Stubbs-Wilson | Harry O. Stubbs and Charles H. Wilson of the Brady forces created a new stock company, the Stubbs-Wilson Players, for the 1910 season. Before the stock company began its season, the theater featured vaudeville performances and motion pictures.<ref name="april1" /><ref name="april3" /> | ||
===Stunts and Outdoor Shows=== | ===Stunts and Outdoor Shows=== | ||
Aeronaut Walter | Aeronaut Walter Raub performed balloon ascensions and double parachute leaps during the opening week.<ref name="april3" /><ref name="april3ad" /> | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
he Columbus Rifles Band, led by Gus Bruder, played free concerts during the opening weeks.<ref name="april3" /> | |||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury, president Will J. Dusenbury, secretary The Olentangy Park Company |
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| New Attractions | Dear Old Coney Island The Destruction of Johnstown |
| Theater Manager | Harry O. Stubbs Charles H. Wilson |
| Stock Company | Stubbs-Wison Players |
The Olentangy Park opened for the 1910 season on Sunday, April 17, 1910.[1] Ads for the park said "the big park" was 100 acres with 100 amusements.[2] The theater opened on Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 1910.[3] The Columbus Rifles Band played free concerts during the opening weeks.[1] The theater closed for the season on September 10, 1910.[3]
Park Improvements
A six-foot cement sidewalk was added that went from the main entrance to the north end of the ravine and a space at the attractions. On High Street, a new automobile and carriage entrance with a fancy gateway entrance was constructed just north of the ravine. A space at the west end of this driveway was set aside for parking automobiles.[1]
Rides and Attractions
New Rides and Attractions
The new attractions for 1910 included The Destruction of Johnstown and Dear Old Coney Island.[1]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Arcadia
- Automatic Vaudeville
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Carousel
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Dancing Pavilion
- The Destruction of Johnstown NEW
- Dear Old Coney Island NEW
- Fair Japan
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- Loop-the-Loop
- Love's Voyage
- Merry-Go-Round
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ocean Wave
- Ye Olde Mill
- Penny Arcade (Midway)
- Scenic Coaster
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swings
- Temple of Mirth
- Water Toboggan
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Harry O. Stubbs and Charles H. Wilson of the Brady forces created a new stock company, the Stubbs-Wilson Players, for the 1910 season. Before the stock company began its season, the theater featured vaudeville performances and motion pictures.[3][1]
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Aeronaut Walter Raub performed balloon ascensions and double parachute leaps during the opening week.[1][2]
Music
he Columbus Rifles Band, led by Gus Bruder, played free concerts during the opening weeks.[1]
Activities
List of Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming