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The Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on ... | The Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on ... | ||
"Jitney | Billy O'Hara started a "Jitney Bus" business and transported visitors to the park along with the streetcar line.<ref>{{Cite news |articletitle = Regular 'Jitney Bus' Line to Be Launched|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch|date = February 13, 1915|page = 3}}</ref> | ||
''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.'' | ''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.'' | ||
Revision as of 05:46, 4 February 2025
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1915 Season Season
| Leadership | The Olentangy Park Company Joseph W. Dusenbury, president William J. Dusenbury, manager |
|---|---|
| Park Size | 125 acres |
The Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1915 season on ...
Billy O'Hara started a "Jitney Bus" business and transported visitors to the park along with the streetcar line.[1]
For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.
Notable Happenings
Automobile Contest
The Ohio Auto Sales Company held a drawing for an automobile and other prizes at the park on June 25, 1915. Entry tickets were given upon purchases of their products at nine participating stores.[2] The prizes included:
- A $785 ($24,530 in 2025) Dodge Bros. Auto six-Passenger Touring Car
- A $400 ($12,500) Choice Building Lot in Highland Gardens Addition, purchased from the Dominion Land Company
- A $75 ($2,344) Cabinet Victrola
- A $37.50 ($1,172) Wardrobe Trunk made by the Stallman Trunk Company
- 50 prizes each of $5 ($156) leather suitcases
Rides and Attractions
List of Rides and Attractions
- Arena
- Bandstand (South)
- Bandstand (North)
- Bathing Pavilion
- Box ball alleys
- Canoe Club Boathouse
- Carousel
- Children's Playground
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Dancing Pavilion
- Double Whirl
- Electric Autos
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse
- The Fun House
- Gypsy Camp
- Loop-the-Loop
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Millrace and Fish Pond
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit
- Palm Garden
- Pony and Camel Track
- Scenic Coaster
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swings
- Water Toboggan
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Music
Activities
List of Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Moving Pictures
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References