1911 Season
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury Will J. Dusenbury |
|---|---|
| New Attractions | Double-Whirl Electric Autos Millrace and Fish Pond |
| Theater Manager | Harry O. Stubbs Charles H. Wilson |
| Stock Company | Stubbs-Wison Players |
| Band(s) | J. Wylie Powers Band |
The Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.[1] It was originally planned for April 9, 1911,[2][3] but was postponed due to bad weather.[4]
Park Improvements
Two new rides were added: the Double Whirl and the Electric Autos. A millrace and fish Pond were also added.[5] New cement walkways were laid and new 16-candle-power globe lamps and fancy light poles were added throughout the park.[3] One thousand of the lights were stolen in May, soon after the park's opening.[6]
Rides and Attractions
New Double Whirl
Main Article: Double Whirl
The Double Whirl was a steel structure with a dome 30 feet (9 meters) tall that spun horizontally. Each of its six steel arms had a six-seat Ferris wheel that spun vertically. The ride was covered in electric lights to add a sense of wonder at night.[7][8][3]
New Electric Auto Ride
Main Article: Electric Autos
The Electric Automobile ride, also known as the Racing Autos and Mechanical Autos was installed near the Loop-the-Loop.[7][3]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Arcadia
- Automatic Vaudeville
- Band Shell
- Bathing Pavilion
- Boathouse
- Bowling alleys
- Carousel
- Children's Playground
- Circle Swing
- Colonnade
- Dancing Pavilion
- The Destruction of Johnstown
- Dear Old Coney Island
- Double Whirl NEW
- Electric Autos NEW
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory
- Japanese Village and Garden
- Loop-the-Loop
- Love's Voyage
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Millrace and Fish Pond New
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Picture Exhibit
- Museum of Ornithology
- Ocean Wave
- Ye Olde Mill
- Penny Arcade (Midway)
- Pony Track
- Scenic Coaster
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swings
- Temple of Mirth
- Water Toboggan
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
The Stubbs-Wison Players returned as the Olentangy Stock Company with Franklin Ritchie as the leading man and Miss Van Duzer as the leading woman.[9] The company was engaged at the park for sixteen weeks, starting on May 28.[3]
When not showing plays, the park showed moving pictures, illustrated songs, and vaudeville for 5 cents ($1.66 in 2024).[7][3]
The theater closed for the season on...
Stubbs-Wison Players Members
- Franklin Ritchie
- Miss Van Duzer
- Robert Ames
- James Hagan
- Ruby Hoffman
- Edward Poland
- Adelaide Overholt
- Frank Sylvester
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Music
The J. Wylie Powers Band band played free concerts twice a day[3]
Activities
List of Activities
- Baseball
- Bathing
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling - All year activity
- Dancing
- Dining and Refreshments
- Football
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References
- ↑ Advertisement, "The Columbus Evening Dispatch," April 6, 1911. Page 12.
- ↑ "Olentangy Opening." The Columbus Evening Dispatch," March 25, 1911. Page 10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Olentangy." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch," March 26, 1911. Page 10.
- ↑ "Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch," April 6, 1911. Page 14.
- ↑ "Olentangy." The Columbus Evening Dispatch," April 22, 1911. Page 10.
- ↑ "1000 Lights Stolen." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 1, 1911. Page 3.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Advertisement, The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, March 26, 1911. Page 41.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch, May 14, 1911. Page 5.
- ↑ "Coming Stock." The Columbus Evening Dispatch, March 10, 1911. Page 20.