1921 Season
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Leadership | The Olentangy Park Company Joseph W. Dusenbury, president William J. Dusenbury |
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Pre-season | Began April 10, 1921 |
New Attractions | Amphitheater |
Olentangy Park opened its 1921 season on April 10, 1921.[1] The opening day featured... After a year-long battle, the management of the park returned to Joseph W. and William J. Dusenbury.[1] The park was only open on Sundays for its pre-season until ..., when it opened for daily operation. The park closed on ...
Lawsuits
Judge Rogers of Franklin County courts formally turned the park back over to the Dusenbury Brothers after a year-long fight, after canceling their lease with Will D. Harris and W. N. Ferguson over permitting gambling in the park. The receivers of the park reported receipts of $43,000$696,548 in 2025 dollars during the summer of 1920 and a balance after paying some debts of $27,000$437,368 in 2025 dollars.[1]
Rides and Attractions
Swimming Pool
Main Article: Swimming Pool
The Dusenburys applied for membership in the American Athletic Union (A.A.U.) and held amateur swimming races at the Swimming Pool.[2]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Amphitheater NEW
- Arena
- Band Shell
- Bandstand (South)
- Box ball alleys
- Canoe Club Boathouse
- Carousel
- Children's Playground
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Dancing Pavilion
- Double Whirl
- Electric Autos
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse
- The Fun House
- Gypsy Camp
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Millrace and Fish Pond
- Miniature Railway
- Motordrome
- Motion Pictures
- Ye Olde Mill (2)
- Over-the-Top
- Palm Garden
- Palmistry
- Pony and Camel Track
- Scenic Coaster
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swimming Pool
- Swings
- Water Toboggan
- The Whip
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances
Music
Activities
List of Activities
- Billiards
- Boating
- Box Ball
- Bowling
- Dancing
- Dining
- Fishing
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Penny Arcades
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
- Tennis