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The Olentangy Park opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 9, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch," March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref>. | The Olentangy Park and theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 9, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch," March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch," March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> | ||
==Park Improvements== | |||
New cement walkways were laid and new globe lamps and fancy light poles were added throughout the park. Two new rides were added: the Double Whirl and the Electric Autos.<ref name="opening1" /> | |||
==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
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''Main Article:'' [[Double Whirl]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Double Whirl]] | ||
The Double Whirl was a steel structure with a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spun horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spun vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night.<ref name="march26ad">Advertisement, ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 26, 1911. Page 41.</ref><ref> "Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' May 14, 1911. Page 5.</ref> | The Double Whirl was a steel structure with a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spun horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spun vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night.<ref name="march26ad">Advertisement, ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 26, 1911. Page 41.</ref><ref> "Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' May 14, 1911. Page 5.</ref><ref name="opening1" /> | ||
===New Electric Auto Ride=== | ===New Electric Auto Ride=== | ||
''Main Article:'' [[Electric Autos]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Electric Autos]] | ||
The Electric Automobile ride, also known as the Racing Autos and Mechanical Autos was installed | The Electric Automobile ride, also known as the Racing Autos and Mechanical Autos was installed near the Loop-the-Loop.<ref name="march26ad" /><ref name="opening1" /> | ||
===List of Rides and Attractions=== | ===List of Rides and Attractions=== | ||
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''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ||
The Stubbs-Wison Players returned as the Olentangy Stock Company with Franklin Ritchie as the leading man and Miss Van Duzer as the leading woman.<ref>"Coming Stock." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' March 10, 1911. Page 20.</ref> | The Stubbs-Wison Players returned as the Olentangy Stock Company with Franklin Ritchie as the leading man and Miss Van Duzer as the leading woman.<ref>"Coming Stock." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' March 10, 1911. Page 20.</ref> The company was engaged at the park for sixteen weeks, starting on May 28.<ref name="opening1" /> | ||
When not showing plays, the park showed moving pictures, illustrated songs, and vaudeville for 5 cents ($1.66 in 2024).<ref name="march26ad" /><ref name="opening1" /> | |||
The theater closed for the season on... | The theater closed for the season on... | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The . | The J. Wylie Powers Band band played free concerts twice a day<ref name="opening1" /> | ||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
Revision as of 02:59, 25 August 2024
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1911 Season Season
| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury Will J. Dusenbury |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Double-Whirl Electric Autos |
| Theater Manager | Harry O. Stubbs Charles H. Wilson |
| Stock Company | Stubbs-Wison Players |
| Band(s) | J. Wylie Powers Band |
The Olentangy Park and theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 9, 1911.[1][2]
Park Improvements
New cement walkways were laid and new globe lamps and fancy light poles were added throughout the park. Two new rides were added: the Double Whirl and the Electric Autos.[2]
Rides and Attractions
New Double Whirl
Main Article: Double Whirl
The Double Whirl was a steel structure with a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spun horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spun vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night.[3][4][2]
New Electric Auto Ride
Main Article: Electric Autos
The Electric Automobile ride, also known as the Racing Autos and Mechanical Autos was installed near the Loop-the-Loop.[3][2]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Arcadia
- Automatic Vaudeville
- Band Shell
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Carousel
- Children's Playground
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Dancing Pavilion
- The Destruction of Johnstown
- Dear Old Coney Island
- Double Whirl NEW
- Electric Autos NEW
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- Japanese Village and Garden
- Loop-the-Loop
- Love's Voyage
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ocean Wave
- Ye Olde Mill
- Penny Arcade (Midway)
- Pony Track
- 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
The Stubbs-Wison Players returned as the Olentangy Stock Company with Franklin Ritchie as the leading man and Miss Van Duzer as the leading woman.[5] The company was engaged at the park for sixteen weeks, starting on May 28.[2]
When not showing plays, the park showed moving pictures, illustrated songs, and vaudeville for 5 cents ($1.66 in 2024).[3][2]
The theater closed for the season on...
Stubbs-Wison Players Members
- Franklin Ritchie
- Miss Van Duzer
- Robert Ames
- James Hagan
- Ruby Hoffman
- Edward Poland
- Adelaide Overholt
- Frank Sylvester
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Music
The J. Wylie Powers Band band played free concerts twice a day[2]
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
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Opening." The Columbus Evening Dispatch," March 25, 1911. Page 10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Olentangy." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch," March 26, 1911. Page 10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Advertisement, The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, March 26, 1911. Page 41.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, May 14, 1911. Page 5.
- ↑ "Coming Stock." The Columbus Evening Dispatch, March 10, 1911. Page 20.