1901 Season
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury The Olentangy Park Company Frank Burt |
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Olentangy Park opened for the 1901 season on ...
Improvements to the Park
The Columbus Street Railway Company started its plans to construct a new steel trestle bridge to replace the wooden one that went from High Street to Olentangy Park that had been there since the park was opened. It was to be "the finest in size of any in the state" with two tracks instead of one.[1]
Lawsuits
The Olentangy Park Company was sued for $155.19 ($5,419 in 2022) by the Central Union Telephone Company for operating a line during the 1899 and 1900 seasons.[2]
Otto L. Hays and David Mackey, owners of the ball grounds sued the park company over relocating fences on the east and south sides to cut through streets. The fight was said to be over a disagreement over Hays and Mackey wanting to raise the rent of the ball grounds of $1,400 ($48,886 in 2022) and the park refused.[3][4] Two days later, the old fences were removed. Dusenbury said the fences were put in place two years ago and went up the Hays-Mackey property line.[5] Robert Turner, owner of "The Villa" prior to the park being built, was brought into the suit with Dusenbury claiming the new fences marked where Turner planned to open a saloon next to the park. Judge Badger granted a restraining order on May 13, 1901, against any interference with the fence until the true lot line could be determined.[6]
Notable Events
Rides and Attractions
Theater and Stunt Performances
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Music
Activities
References
- ↑ "Steel Trestle." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 27 April 1907. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Brevities." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 7 January 1901. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Beat the Injunction." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 27 April 1901. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park Fences." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 11 May 1901. Pg. 6.
- ↑ "Short Items." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 13 May 1901. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park Fence." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 13 May 1901. Pg. 6.