1916 Season
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1916 Season Season
| Leadership | J.W. and W.J. Dusenbury |
|---|---|
| Season | 28 |
| Band(s) | Cincione and his band Carbone's Dance Orchestra |
Olentangy Park's 28th season opening first on Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916, with Cincione's band providing afternoon and evening open-air concerts and Carbone's Dance Orchestra playing music for the Dancing Pavilion.[1][2] Due to bad weather, the park held a second opening a week later on April 30, 1916.[3] More than 5,000 people visited the park during the first opening despite the poor weather.[4] Similar to past years, the park was only open on Sundays until mid-May when it went to daily operation. The park's managers were J.W. and W.J. Dusenbury.[1][2]
Rides and Attractions
Rides:
- Caroussel
- Circle Swing
- Electric Express
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight
- Merry-Go-Round
- 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:
- Bandstand
- Dancing Pavilion
- Theater
Activities:
- Boating - Launches, Rowboats, & Canoes
- Dancing
- Dining
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Shooting Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "To Open Olentangy." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 9 April 1916. Pg. 63.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Park Opening." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 23 April 1916. Pg. 51.
- ↑ "Real Opener Sunday." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 25 April 1916. Pg. 20.
- ↑ "The Original Clusters." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 26 April 1916. Pg. 22.