1908 Season
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1908 Season Season
| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury, president Will J. Dusenbury, secretary The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Loop-the-Loop Infant Incubator Motion Picture Exhibit (Rebuilt) Snake Den |
| Stock Company | Vaghan Glaser Stock Company |
| Band(s) | Ellery Band |
The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908.[1] Starting the second week, the Ellery Band performed free concerts twice daily.[1][2]
The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.[3]
Rides and Attractions
- Baby Rack
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Mystic Castle
- Carousel
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Creation or The Great Hereafter
- Dancing Pavilion
- Egyptian Mystery
- Fair Japan
- Fantasma
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- Gypsy Camp NEW
- House That Jack Built
- Igorrote Village
- Infant Incubator NEW
- Laughing Gallery
- Loop-the-Loop NEW
- Merry-Go-Round
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit REBUILT
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ye Olde Mill
- Palace of Illusions
- Penny Arcade
- Photographic Gallery
- Roller Skating Rink
- Scenic Coaster
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den NEW
- Swings
- Temple of Mirth
- Third Degree
- Tours of the World
- Zoological Garden
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
The Vaughan Glaser Stock Company returned for another season of 12 weeks starting in June[4][1]
Members:
- William Deming
- Frank Camp
Performances
Week of ...
Music
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Starting week of May 5, 1908, James E. Hardy, the King of the Highwire, known as the "Hero of Niagara," performed free shows twice daily.[2]
Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 19 April 1908. Pg. 5.
- ↑ "Annexation to Have Hearing." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 3 April 1908. Pg. 8.
- ↑ "Vaghan Glaser Will Come Back." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 January 1908. Pg. 8.