1902 Season

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1902 Season Season
Leadership Joseph W. Dusenbury
The Olentangy Park Company

Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on Sunday, May 18, 1902.[1] The opening week presented a Grand Musical Festival, featuring Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, who performed twice daily.[2] Souvenir sheet music of some of Liberati's compositions were given to patrons. Patrons were invited to request performances for specific days ahead of time.[1]

Lawsuits

In March 1902, the Olentangy Park Company sued John Field for $250 (around $8,660 in 2022) on a contract for $450 (around $15,600) for the program privilege during the season of 1899.[3] The judge ruled the park company should receive $174.25 (around $6,040) because Field already paid $100 ($3,465) and did not receive credit.[4]

Rides and Attractions

Theater and Stunt Performances

Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater

Week of May 18 (Opening Week)

Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week both outdoors and at the Theater.[2]

Music

Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.[2] The band consisted of 40 musicians and the opera singers included Signor Guillio Di Santis and Madame Cleopatra Vicini. Liberati was a cornet player as well as a leading band and orchestra leader.[5][1]

Activities

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Olentangy Park: Opening Week. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 11 May 1902. Pg. 16.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ad. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.
  3. "Brevities." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 24 March 1902. Pg. 7.
  4. "Justices' Court." Saturday Columbus Dispatch. 12 April 1902. Pg. 7.
  5. "Olentangy Park." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 5 May 1902. Pg. 11.