1908 Season
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury, president Will J. Dusenbury, secretary The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Loop-the-Loop Infant Incubator Motion Picture Exhibit (Rebuilt) Battle Scenes of the Republic Snake Den |
| Stock Company | Vaghan Glaser Stock Company |
| Band(s) | Neddermeyer's Band Ellery Band |
The Olentangy Park and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908,[1] despite rainstorms that occurred throughout the day. The nearly 35,000 attendees that day was the highest the park had seen.[2] During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.[1][3][4]
The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.[5]
Rides and Attractions
The new attractions for 1908 included the Loop-the-Loop, Infant Incubator, Battle Scenes of the Republic, and the Snake Den. The Motion Picture Exhibit was rebuilt after the previous year's fire.[6]
- Baby Rack
- Bathing Pavilion
- Battle Scenes of the Republic NEW
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Mystic Castle
- Carousel
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Creation or The Great Hereafter
- Dancing Pavilion
- Egyptian Mystery
- Fair Japan
- Fantasma
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- Gypsy Camp NEW
- House That Jack Built
- Igorrote Village
- Infant Incubator NEW
- Laughing Gallery
- Loop-the-Loop NEW
- Merry-Go-Round
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit REBUILT
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ye Olde Mill
- Palace of Illusions
- Penny Arcade
- Photographic Gallery
- Roller Skating Rink
- Scenic Coaster
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den NEW
- Swings
- Temple of Mirth
- Third Degree
- Tours of the World
- Water Toboggan
- Zoological Garden
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
The Vaughan Glaser Stock Company returned for another season of 12 weeks starting in June[7][1]
Members:
- William Deming
- Frank Camp
Performances
Week of ...
Music
During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.[1][4]
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Starting week of May 5, 1908, James E. Hardy, the King of the Highwire, known as the "Hero of Niagara," performed free shows twice daily.[3]
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: Opening of Season." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 27 April 1908. Pg. 11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 19 April 1908. Pg. 5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Olentangy Opening." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 April 1908. Pg. 16.
- ↑ "Annexation to Have Hearing." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 3 April 1908. Pg. 8.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.
- ↑ "Vaghan Glaser Will Come Back." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 January 1908. Pg. 8.