1916 Season

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Olentangy Park's 28th season opening on Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916, with Cincione's orchestra providing afternoon and evening open-air concerts and playing music for the Dancing Pavilion. The park's managers were J.W. and W.J. Dusenbury.[1]

Rides and Attractions

Rides:

  • Caroussel
  • Circle Swing
  • Electric Express
  • Ferris Wheel
  • Figure Eight
  • Ye Olde Mill
  • Sea-Land-Whirl
  • Scenic Coaster
  • Shoot-the-Chutes
  • Whirlwind

Attractions:

  • The Colonnade
  • Fun House
  • Museum of Ornithology
  • The Zoo

Music and Performances:

Activities:

  • Boating - Launches, Rowboats, & Canoes
  • Dancing
  • Dining
  • General Games
  • Picnics
  • Pony Rides
  • Shooting Gallery

References

  1. "To Open Olentangy." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 9 April 1916. Pg. 63.