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Opening on May 21, 1897 was the second season the park operated after being named Olentangy Park.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 May 1897. Pg. 7.</ref> Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band played on Sundays throughout the season.<ref>"A Correction." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 23 June 1897. Pg. 7.</ref> At this time, Olentangy Park was 40 acres while nearby Minerva Park was 159 acres.<ref>"Size of Two Parks." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 8 July 1897. Pg. 4.</ref> | Opening on May 21, 1897 was the second season the park operated after being named Olentangy Park.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 May 1897. Pg. 7.</ref> Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band played on Sundays throughout the season.<ref>"A Correction." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 23 June 1897. Pg. 7.</ref> At this time, Olentangy Park was 40 acres while nearby Minerva Park was 159 acres.<ref>"Size of Two Parks." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 8 July 1897. Pg. 4.</ref> | ||
==Notable Events & Exhibitions== | |||
On Tuesday, July 20, 1897, the park exhibited the first presentation of a life-sized picture of Governor Bushnell and staff with a military escort at a parade at New York's Grant Memorial. Fred Neddermeyer's Band performed a special program for the event.<ref>Ad. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 19 July 1897. Pg. 2.</ref> | |||
==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
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1897 Season Season
| Leadership | Columbus Street Railway Company |
|---|---|
| Season | 2 (under Olentangy Park name) |
| New Attractions | Four new bowling alleys |
| Band(s) | Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band |
Opening on May 21, 1897 was the second season the park operated after being named Olentangy Park.[1] Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band played on Sundays throughout the season.[2] At this time, Olentangy Park was 40 acres while nearby Minerva Park was 159 acres.[3]
Notable Events & Exhibitions
On Tuesday, July 20, 1897, the park exhibited the first presentation of a life-sized picture of Governor Bushnell and staff with a military escort at a parade at New York's Grant Memorial. Fred Neddermeyer's Band performed a special program for the event.[4]
Rides and Attractions
Rides
Music and Performances
Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band played on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Activities
Bowling
Four new bowling alleys were added during the 1897 season.
Other Activities
- Baseball
- Boating
- Dancing
- General Games
- Picnics
- Swings