1913 Season

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1913 Season Season

Leadership	Joseph W. Dusenbury Will J. Dusenbury
New Attractions	Kiss Waltz
Park Size	125 acres

The Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1913 season on ...

Rides and Attractions

New Kiss Waltz

Main Article: Kiss Waltz

The Kiss Waltz, also known as Thurston's Kiss Waltz, was a track ride proposed to be moved to Olentangy Park in 1913 after its debut at Luna Park the previous year. It was invented and built by famous magician Howard Thurston, a Columbus native. The ride consisted of barrels on a track that traveled through caverns and dark places. A man and woman each ride a barrel, holding each other in the position of waltzing.

List of Rides and Attractions

• Band Shell
• Bathing Pavilion
• Boathouse
• Bowling alleys
• Carousel
• Children's Playground
• Circle Swing
• Colonnade
  • Egyptian Mystery
  • Gypsy Camp
  • Penny Arcade (Colonnade)
• Dancing Pavilion
• Double Whirl
• Electric Autos
• Ferris Wheel
• Figure Eight Toboggan
• Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse
• Japanese Village and Garden
• Kiss Waltz NEW
• Loop-the-Loop
• Merry-Go-Round (1)
• Merry-Go-Round (3)
• Millrace and Fish Pond
• Miniature Railway
• Motion Picture Exhibit
• Museum of Ornithology
• Ocean Wave
• Palm Garden
• Pony and Camel Track
• Scenic Coaster
• Shoot-the-Chutes
• Shooting Gallery
• Snake Den
• Swings
• Water Toboggan
• Whirlwind
• Zoological Garden

Theater, Vaudeville, and Stunt Performances

Olentangy Park Theater

Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater

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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