1897 Season

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1897 Season Season
Leadership Columbus Street Railway Company
Season 2 (under Olentangy Park name)
New Attractions Four new bowling alleys
Band(s) Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band

Opening on May 21, 1897 was the second season the park operated after being named Olentangy Park.[1] Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band played on Sundays throughout the season.[2] At this time, Olentangy Park was 40 acres while nearby Minerva Park was 159 acres.[3]

Rides and Attractions

Rides

Music and Performances

Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band played on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Activities

Bowling

Four new bowling alleys were added during the 1897 season.

Other Activities

  • Baseball
  • Boating
  • Dancing
  • General Games
  • Picnics
  • Swings

References

  1. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 May 1897. Pg. 7.
  2. ↑ "A Correction." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 23 June 1897. Pg. 7.
  3. ↑ "Size of Two Parks." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 8 July 1897. Pg. 4.
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