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Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season with two concerts every Sunday.<ref name="opening" /> | Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season with two concerts every Sunday.<ref name="opening" /> | ||
The Ohio State University Quartet performed a musical program during the Franklin County Boxwell commencement ceremony on June 14.<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 7 June 1898. Pg. 8.</ref> | |||
*[[Dancing Pavilion (First)|Dancing Pavilion]] | *[[Dancing Pavilion (First)|Dancing Pavilion]] | ||
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| Leadership | Columbus Street Railway Company |
|---|---|
| Season | 3 (under Olentangy Park name) |
| Band(s) | Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band |
The Columbus Street Railway Company opened the park for the 1898 season on Sunday, May 29, 1898, after being postponed a day due to rain.[1]< It was the third year in operation after being named Olentangy Park. Prior to opening, all the buildings were cleaned and painted and the boats were overhauled. Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season.[2][3]
Rides and Attractions
- Kinetoscope Views
- Merry-Go-Round
- Swings
Music and Performances
Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season with two concerts every Sunday.[3]
The Ohio State University Quartet performed a musical program during the Franklin County Boxwell commencement ceremony on June 14.[4]
Activities
Boating
Boating options at the park included Naptha launches as well as safe and speedy clinker-built row boats. Boats would run north of the boat house. The rebuilt pontoon bridge connected the west and east parts of the park.[3]
Bowling
The four bowling alleys that were destroyed in the spring floods were rebuilt for the opening.[3]
Other Activities
- Baseball
- General Games
- Picnics