1901 Season
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Dining Hall, Restaurant |
| Band(s) | The Fourth Regiment Band |
Olentangy Park opened for the 1901 season on Sunday, May 19, 1901. The Fourth Regiment Band, made of 30 musicians, played during the afternoon and evening.[1]
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.[2]
A new dining hall and restaurant were added during for the 1901 season opening.[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.[3]
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.[4][5] 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.[6] 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.[7]
Notable Events
Rides and Attractions
Theater and Stunt Performances
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Week of May 19 (Opening Week)
Edward M. Favor and Edith Sinclair headlined during opening week, performing along with the Ahrens; Professor Colin's comedy dog act; the McCann Family; Lawson and Numon; and Kelly and Mason. Edison's Kinetoscope made an appearance. Outdoors, the Melrosas, a high-wire bicycle act performed on ropes 60 feet in the air.[1]
Week of May 26
This week, the main show was Kita Mura's troupe of 14 "Japs" in "characteristic and daring feats." Other acts included Patti Rosa, singer; May Wentworth, in monologue; May Wentworth and Company performing "A Woman's Dilemma;" the Clipper quartet in a blackface singing and comedy act; and the Edison Kinetoscope.[8]
Music
The Fourth Regiment Band, made of 30 musicians, played during the afternoon and evening during the opening of the park.[1]
On May 26, Liberati and his famous military band performed an outdoor evening performance.[9]
See Also
Activities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." Columbus Evening Dispatch. The Drama Section. 19 May 1901. Pg. 12.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park: Vaudeville." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 27 May 1901. Pg. 9.
- ↑ "Amusements: Olentangy and Minerva Parks - Liberati's Band." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 25 May 1901. Pg. 9.