1921 Season

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1921 Season
Leadership The Olentangy Park Company
Joseph W. Dusenbury, president
William J. Dusenbury
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 ...,[2] 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.[3]

List of Rides and Attractions

Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances

Music

Activities

List of Activities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Park is Transferred." The Columbus Dispatch. March 28, 1921. Page 18.
  2. ↑ "Park Open Sunday Only." The Columbus Dispatch. April 8, 1921. Page 42.
  3. ↑ "Sports Briefs." The Columbus Dispatch. April 1, 1921. Page 38.
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