1905 Season - Revision history

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	''Main Article:'' [[Boathouse]]		''Main Article:'' [[Boathouse]]

			A Naphtha launch and rowboats were brought over from Minerva Park. The Naphtha launch was originally at Lagoon Amusement Park in northern Ludlow, Kentucky, which served the Greater Cincinnati area.<ref>Schroeder, David E. "[https://nkytribune.com/2016/01/our-rich-history-the-ludlow-lagoon-was-once-a-major-recreational-center-for-greater-cincinnati/ Our Rich History: The Ludlow Lagoon was once a major recreational center for Greater Cincinnati]." ''Northern Kentucky Tribune.'' Published Jan. 25, 2016.</ref> It was brought to Minerva Park for its 1898 season. The boat held up to 12-14 passengers at a time.<ref>Stuart, Bob. "[https://www.minervapark.gov/media/3056 Minerva Park Did You Know?: The Wharf]." ''The Vilager.'' May 1998. Page 3. Published by the Minerva Park Community Association.</ref>

	On May 21, Amelia Wylie, a ticket seller at the boathouse, lost control of her skiff and became caught in the current of the Olentangy River. She lost hold of the skiff and ended up in the turbulent pool at the foot of the five-foot waterfall. Several people tried to save her before going over the edge, but had to instead run ahead to where her body reappeared, and the water was shallow enough to rescue her. They were able to resuscitate her, and she fully recovered.<ref>"Saved From Death in Olentangy Dam Pool." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 21, 1905. Pages 1-2.</ref>		On May 21, Amelia Wylie, a ticket seller at the boathouse, lost control of her skiff and became caught in the current of the Olentangy River. She lost hold of the skiff and ended up in the turbulent pool at the foot of the five-foot waterfall. Several people tried to save her before going over the edge, but had to instead run ahead to where her body reappeared, and the water was shallow enough to rescue her. They were able to resuscitate her, and she fully recovered.<ref>"Saved From Death in Olentangy Dam Pool." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 21, 1905. Pages 1-2.</ref>

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	\| year = 1905		\| year = 1905
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury~~, manager<br />Jacob F. Luft~~, manager		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager
	\| season = April 30, 1905 - October 1905		\| season = April 30, 1905 - October 1905
	\| newattractions = [[Fair Japan\|Fair Japan or Japanese Village]]<br />[[Floral Conservatory\|Floral Conservatory and Greenhouse]]<br />Open-Air Circus<br />Palm Garden		\| newattractions = [[Fair Japan\|Fair Japan or Japanese Village]]<br />[[Floral Conservatory\|Floral Conservatory and Greenhouse]]<br />Open-Air Circus<br />Palm Garden
	\| theatermanager = William W. Prosser		\| theatermanager = William W. Prosser<br />Jacob F. Luft
	\| band = Creatore's Italian Band		\| band = Creatore's Italian Band
	\| size = 100 acres		\| size = 100 acres

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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager
	\| season = April 30, 1905 - October 1905		\| season = April 30, 1905 - October 1905
	\| newattractions = [[Fair Japan\|Fair Japan or Japanese Village]]<br />[[Floral Conservatory\|Floral Conservatory and Greenhouse]]<br />Open-Air Circus<br />Palm Garden		\| newattractions = [[Fair Japan\|Fair Japan or Japanese Village]]<br />[[Floral Conservatory\|Floral Conservatory and Greenhouse]]<br />Open-Air Circus<br />Palm Garden

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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1905 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 30, 1905, and closed in October 1905. New attractions included the Fair Japan ~~Japanese Village~~ and Floral Conservatory.}}		{{#seo:\|description=The 1905 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 30, 1905, and closed in October 1905. New attractions included the Fair Japan and the Floral Conservatory.}}
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	Three new [[Floral Conservatory\|Greenhouses]] were built south of the pheasant cages and were stocked with plants of the California and Ohio exhibits of the St. Louis World's Fair.<ref name="extended" /> The main greenhouse was a large glass conservatory.<ref name="opening" />		Three new [[Floral Conservatory\|Greenhouses]] were built south of the pheasant cages and were stocked with plants of the California and Ohio exhibits of the St. Louis World's Fair.<ref name="extended" /> The main greenhouse was a large glass conservatory.<ref name="opening" />

	~~===Trained Animal Circus===~~

	The 1905 season featured open-air performances every afternoon and evening by trained dogs, ponies, monkeys, and animals formerly with the Long Bros. Animal Show. Burros, donkeys, bears, and other trained animals were added. The circus was under the management of C. H. Long, formerly of the Long Bros. Circus. The show incorporated the pony and camel track, where parkgoers could ride camels, ponies, donkeys, and burros hitched to small carts.<ref name="opening" />

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	* Zoological Garden		* Zoological Garden

	==Theater, Vaudeville~~, and Stunt Performances~~==		==Theater and Vaudeville==

	===Olentangy Park Theater===		===Olentangy Park Theater===
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	* Harris and De Loss, acrobatic dancers		* Harris and De Loss, acrobatic dancers
	* Prince Kokitchi Shimizu, Japanese wire walker		* Prince Kokitchi Shimizu, Japanese wire walker
			* The Vitagraph featured "The Moonshiners"
	The Vitagraph featured "The Moonshiners."

	====Week of May 28====		====Week of May 28====
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	* Prince Kokitchi Shimizu, Japanese wire walker		* Prince Kokitchi Shimizu, Japanese wire walker
	* Grant Gardner and Marie Stoddart, comedy sketch		* Grant Gardner and Marie Stoddart, comedy sketch
			* The Vitagraph featured "The Incendiary"
	The Vitagraph featured "The Incendiary."

	====Week of June 4====		====Week of June 4====
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	* Oram and Oram		* Oram and Oram
	* The Pelots, comedy jugglers		* The Pelots, comedy jugglers
			* The Vitagraph showed a new picture
	The Vitagraph showed a new picture.

	====Week of July 9====		====Week of July 9====
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	* The Four Dancing Heiresses		* The Four Dancing Heiresses
	* Herman and Byers, pantomime		* Herman and Byers, pantomime
			* The Vitagraph showed a new picture
	The Vitagraph showed a new picture.

	====Week of Aug. 13====		====Week of Aug. 13====
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	* Faust Family, musical acrobatic act		* Faust Family, musical acrobatic act
	* Mardo Brothers, a three-person comedy acrobatic act		* Mardo Brothers, a three-person comedy acrobatic act
			* The Vitagraph showed a new picture
	The Vitagraph showed a new picture.

	====Week of Sept. 3====		====Week of Sept. 3====
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	* Hardie Langdon, baritone singing		* Hardie Langdon, baritone singing
	* James and Davis, singing and comedy		* James and Davis, singing and comedy
			* The Vitagraph showed a new picture

			== Stunts and Outdoor Shows ==

	The ~~Vitagraph showed~~ a ~~new picture~~.		The 1905 season featured open-air performances every afternoon and evening by trained dogs, ponies, monkeys, and animals formerly with the Long Bros. Animal Show. Burros, donkeys, bears, and other trained animals were added. The circus was under the management of C. H. Long, formerly of the Long Bros. Circus. The show featured the pony and camel track, where parkgoers could ride camels, ponies, donkeys, and burros, each hitched to a small cart.<ref name="opening" />

	~~===Stunts===~~
	Edwards and Glenwood performed a wire walking and revolving ladder act on the dog and pony circus grounds the week of July 23.<ref name="july24" />		Edwards and Glenwood performed a wire walking and revolving ladder act on the dog and pony circus grounds the week of July 23.<ref name="july24" />

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Other Rides and Attractions

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	* [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Olde Mill]]		* [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Olde Mill]]
	* Palm Garden '''NEW'''		* Palm Garden '''NEW'''
			* [[Photographic Gallery (1)\|Photo Booth]]
	* Pony and Camel Track		* Pony and Camel Track
	* [[Shooting Gallery]]		* [[Shooting Gallery]]

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	===Park Improvements===		===Park Improvements===
	To make room for the growth of the zoo (see rides and attractions), the park grounds were extended to ~~Doddridge~~ Street, and the meadowlands on each side of the Glen Echo Run [published as "the river"] were added and beautified. More electric lights were strung over the grounds and along the river. Arches of incandescent lights were also added.<ref name="extended" /> The paths were newly graveled, and all buildings were freshly painted. Deep wells were built to provide cold drinking water to patrons.<ref name="opening" /> The park was almost 100 acres.<ref name="railway">"Columbus Railway & Light Co." ''Street Railway Review.'' Feb. 15, 1906. Vol. 16. Issue 2. Page 70.</ref>		To make room for the growth of the zoo (see rides and attractions), the park grounds were extended to Dodridge Street, and the meadowlands on each side of the Glen Echo Run [published as "the river"] were added and beautified. More electric lights were strung over the grounds and along the river. Arches of incandescent lights were also added.<ref name="extended" /> The paths were newly graveled, and all buildings were freshly painted. Deep wells were built to provide cold drinking water to patrons.<ref name="opening" /> The park was almost 100 acres.<ref name="railway">"Columbus Railway & Light Co." ''Street Railway Review.'' Feb. 15, 1906. Vol. 16. Issue 2. Page 70.</ref>

	''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.''		''For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.''

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Music

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	Creatore and his Italian Band returned to perform twice per day at the theater for two weeks starting Friday, June 9, as part of the park's Music Festival.<ref name="creatore" /> Soprano Mme. Barili performed with the band.<ref>Photograph, ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 18, 1905. Page 6.</ref>		Creatore and his Italian Band returned to perform twice per day at the theater for two weeks starting Friday, June 9, as part of the park's Music Festival.<ref name="creatore" /> Soprano Mme. Barili performed with the band.<ref>Photograph, ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 18, 1905. Page 6.</ref>

	The Kitties Band of Belleville, led by B. D. Gilliard<ref name="kilties">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Aug. 27, 1905. Page 6.</ref>, performed from Aug. 27 through Sept. 4.<ref name="aug20" /><ref>"Kilties Are Coming." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 24, 1905. Page 7.</ref> The band's choir had ~~twenty~~ members.<ref name="kilties" />		The Kitties Band of Belleville, led by B. D. Gilliard<ref name="kilties">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Aug. 27, 1905. Page 6.</ref>, performed from Aug. 27 through Sept. 4.<ref name="aug20" /><ref>"Kilties Are Coming." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 24, 1905. Page 7.</ref> The band's choir had 20 members.<ref name="kilties" />

	Creatore's band returned for two performances on Sunday, Sept. 24.<ref name="sept10" />		Creatore's band returned for two performances on Sunday, Sept. 24.<ref name="sept10" />

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	Creatore's Italian Band performed during the park's opening for two weeks. Signor A. Liberati's Grand Military Band and the Operatic Concert Company of New York City performed the opening week of the theater, which started May 14. The week was also called "Musical Festival Week."<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 11, 1905. Page 4.</ref> The band had 50 musicians and vocalists.<ref name="extended" /><ref>"Opening Bill at Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 3, 1905. Page 9.</ref><ref>"Amusements: Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 5, 1905. Page 4.</ref><ref>''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' May 7, 1905. Page 7.</ref> Featured vocalists included Marie Valdes from the French Opera Company of New Orleans and Bernard Beque from the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York City.<ref>"Olentangy Park Theater." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 14, 1905. Pages 6-7.</ref>		Creatore's Italian Band performed during the park's opening for two weeks. Signor A. Liberati's Grand Military Band and the Operatic Concert Company of New York City performed the opening week of the theater, which started May 14. The week was also called "Musical Festival Week."<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 11, 1905. Page 4.</ref> The band had 50 musicians and vocalists.<ref name="extended" /><ref>"Opening Bill at Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 3, 1905. Page 9.</ref><ref>"Amusements: Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 5, 1905. Page 4.</ref><ref>''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' May 7, 1905. Page 7.</ref> Featured vocalists included Marie Valdes from the French Opera Company of New Orleans and Bernard Beque from the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York City.<ref>"Olentangy Park Theater." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 14, 1905. Pages 6-7.</ref>

	~~W. W. Prosser of Columbus returned to manage the theater for another season.<ref>''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 2, 1905. Page 6.</ref>~~ Musical performances were held twice a day.<ref name="opening" /> Burt Cutler directed the park band starting on June 4.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 4, 1905. Page 7.</ref>		Musical performances were held twice a day.<ref name="opening" /> Burt Cutler directed the park band starting on June 4.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 4, 1905. Page 7.</ref>

	Creatore and his Italian Band returned to perform twice per day at the theater for two weeks starting Friday, June 9, as part of the park's Music Festival.<ref name="creatore" /> Soprano Mme. Barili performed with the band.<ref>Photograph, ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 18, 1905. Page 6.</ref>		Creatore and his Italian Band returned to perform twice per day at the theater for two weeks starting Friday, June 9, as part of the park's Music Festival.<ref name="creatore" /> Soprano Mme. Barili performed with the band.<ref>Photograph, ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 18, 1905. Page 6.</ref>