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The [[Museum of Ornithology]], sometimes stylized as '''Ornithology Museum''', was built in 1903 at Olentangy Park and featured over 3,000 specimens of rare birds and animals. Located on the plateau, the building was 30 ft. (9.1 m) by 70 ft. (21.3 m). Naturalist Oliver Davie moved an extensive collection of mounted birds and animals from Minerva Park to Olentangy Park. It was thought that Olentangy Park would be more accessible to local university students. There over 1,500 specimens of the 3,000 were brought from Minerva Park.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch | The [[Museum of Ornithology]], sometimes stylized as '''Ornithology Museum''', was built in 1903 at Olentangy Park and featured over 3,000 specimens of rare birds and animals. Located on the plateau, the building was 30 ft. (9.1 m) by 70 ft. (21.3 m). Naturalist Oliver Davie moved an extensive collection of mounted birds and animals from Minerva Park to Olentangy Park. It was thought that Olentangy Park would be more accessible to local university students. There, over 1,500 specimens of the 3,000 were brought from Minerva Park.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch,'' May 3, 1903. Page 8-9.</ref> An aquarium was built in the center of the building - the first of its kind in Columbus.<ref>"Birds and Fish." ''Saturday Columbus Dispatch,'' February 28, 1903. Page 11.</ref> Admission was free.<ref>"Columbus Railway & Light Co." ''Street Railway Review,'' 1906. Vol. XVI. No. 2. Page 70. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Electric_Railway_Review/VlY_AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0</ref> | ||
The exhibit stopped being listed as an attraction after the 1908 season. | The exhibit stopped being listed as an attraction after the 1908 season. | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 19 December 2024
| Type | Exhibition Animals |
|---|---|
| Park Section | South |
| Built | 1903 |
| Opened | 1903 |
| Closed | 1908 |
| Length | 70 ft. (21.3 m) |
| Width | 30 ft. (9.1 m) |
The Museum of Ornithology, sometimes stylized as Ornithology Museum, was built in 1903 at Olentangy Park and featured over 3,000 specimens of rare birds and animals. Located on the plateau, the building was 30 ft. (9.1 m) by 70 ft. (21.3 m). Naturalist Oliver Davie moved an extensive collection of mounted birds and animals from Minerva Park to Olentangy Park. It was thought that Olentangy Park would be more accessible to local university students. There, over 1,500 specimens of the 3,000 were brought from Minerva Park.[1] An aquarium was built in the center of the building - the first of its kind in Columbus.[2] Admission was free.[3]
The exhibit stopped being listed as an attraction after the 1908 season.
In 1914, the mounted bird display was purchased by the Audubon Society and was installed in the Sullivant School.[4]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Sunday Columbus Dispatch, May 3, 1903. Page 8-9.
- ↑ "Birds and Fish." Saturday Columbus Dispatch, February 28, 1903. Page 11.
- ↑ "Columbus Railway & Light Co." Street Railway Review, 1906. Vol. XVI. No. 2. Page 70. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Electric_Railway_Review/VlY_AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
- ↑ "Bird Lovers Will Meet." The Lantern (Columbus, Ohio), October 1, 1914. Page 3.