1907 Season
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury, president Will J. Dusenbury, secretary The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Second Dancing Pavilion Igorrote Village |
| Theater Manager | Harry Demuth |
The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1906 season on Sunday, April 28, 1907.[1]... Band performed free concerts twice daily during the opening week. Harry Demuth was the theater manager.[1]
Notable Events
Religious Pushback
The Pastors' Union of between 30 and 35 ministers wanted to shut down aspects they did not agree with in the city such as baseball on Sundays. They also wanted to restrict Olentangy Park, its theater, and the new Dancing Pavilion.[2]
Rides and Attractions
Other Rides and Attractions
- Baby Rack
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Mystic Castle
- Carousel
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Creation or The Great Hereafter
- Dancing Pavilion NEW
- Egyptian Mystery
- Fair Japan
- Fantasma
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- House That Jack Built
- Igorrote Village NEW
- Laughing Gallery
- Merry-Go-Round
- Miniature Railway
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ye Olde Mill
- Palace of Illusions
- Penny Arcade
- Photographic Gallery
- Roller Skating Rink
- Scenic Coaster
- Shooting Gallery
- Swings
- Temple of Mirth
- Third Degree
- Tours of the World
- Water Toboggan
- Zoological Garden
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
Harry Demuth was the theater manager for the 1907 season. He was the theater manager when the company controlled both Minerva and Olentangy parks.[1]
Performances
Vaudeville
Week of ...
Acts and performances:
- Performers
Music
The Columbus local of the American Federation of Musicians signed a contract to furnish a big band for the 1907 season. The contract said if an insufficient amount of members can be found, it can be an international search. Traveling bands were also sought for short engagements.[3]
New Dancing Pavilion
Main Article: Dancing Pavilion (Second)
The new Dancing Pavilion opened for the 1907 season.[1]
Stunts
Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Olentangy Park to Be Opened April 28." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 29 March 1907. Pg. 16.
- ↑ "Ministers Union Prepares to Stop Sunday Baseball." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 April 1907. Pg. 6.
- ↑ "Union Musicians for Olentangy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 7 March 1907. Pg. 3.