Birdland
Birdland
| Other Name(s) | Aviary Bird-Land |
|---|---|
| Type | Animals |
| Park Section | Center The Zoo |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Frame | Steel |
Birdland was Olentangy Park's aviary that featured live birds from 1929[1] until the park's closure in 1937. It was an outdoor space with steel cages separate from the Museum of Ornithology. It had trees, a pool of water, and an electric fountain with birds and waterfowl.[2] In 1937, it had 15 peacocks and many other birds.[3]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Bathrooms and Rink." The Columbus Dispatch. 14 April 1929. Pg. 85.
- ↑ Reply from Olentangy Park to Kennywood. Historic Pittsburgh. 7 June 1929. Accessed 14 May 2022. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt:20210510-hswp-2028
- ↑ "Olentangy Park Opens Full Time This Saturday." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 21 May 1937. Pg. 20.