1911 Season - Revision history

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	\| 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 23, 1911 - Sept. 16, 1911		\| season = April 23, 1911 - Sept. 16, 1911
	\| postseason = Sept. 17, 1911 - Oct. 29, 1911		\| postseason = Sept. 17, 1911 - Oct. 29, 1911
	\| newattractions = [[Crazy House]]<br />[[Double Whirl]]<br />[[Electric Autos]]<br />Millrace and Fish Pond<br />[[Wonderland]]		\| newattractions = [[Crazy House]]<br />[[Double Whirl]]<br />[[Electric Autos]]<br />Millrace and Fish Pond<br />[[Wonderland]]
	\| stockcompany = Stubbs-Wison Players		\| stockcompany = Stubbs-Wison Players
	\| theatermanager = Harry O. Stubbs<br />Charles H. Wilson		\| theatermanager = Harry O. Stubbs<br />Charles H. Wilson<br />Jacob F. Luft
	\| band = J. Wylie Powers Band		\| band = J. Wylie Powers Band
	\| size = 125 acres		\| size = 125 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 23, 1911 - Sept. 16, 1911		\| season = April 23, 1911 - Sept. 16, 1911
	\| postseason = Sept. 17, 1911 - Oct. 29, 1911		\| postseason = Sept. 17, 1911 - Oct. 29, 1911

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	Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 6, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-olentangy/156893936/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio).'' April 12, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Co., Changes Date of Opening." ''Orrville Courier (Orrville, Ohio).'' April 18, 1911. Page 1.</ref> The opening was originally planned for April 9, 1911,<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> but was postponed due to bad weather.<ref>"Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 14.</ref> The park began its post-season on Sept. 17, 1911, being open on Sundays only, until Oct. 29, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Over 1 million people visited the park this season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 8, 1911. Page 5.</ref>		Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 6, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-olentangy/156893936/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio).'' April 12, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>"[https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-apr-18-1911-2509460/ Olentangy Park Co., Changes Date of Opening]." ''Orrville Courier (Orrville, Ohio).'' April 18, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through NewspaperArchive.com.</ref> The opening was originally planned for April 9, 1911,<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> but was postponed due to bad weather.<ref>"Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 14.</ref> The park began its post-season on Sept. 17, 1911, being open on Sundays only, until Oct. 29, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Over 1 million people visited the park this season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 8, 1911. Page 5.</ref>

	=== Park Improvements ===		=== Park Improvements ===

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	Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.<ref>Advertisement~~, "~~The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-olentangy/156893936/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio).'' April 12, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The opening was originally planned for April 9, 1911,<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> but was postponed due to bad weather.<ref>"Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 14.</ref> The park began its post-season on Sept. 17, 1911, being open on Sundays only, until Oct. 29, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Over 1 million people visited the park this season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 8, 1911. Page 5.</ref>		Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 6, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-olentangy/156893936/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio).'' April 12, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park Co., Changes Date of Opening." ''Orrville Courier (Orrville, Ohio).'' April 18, 1911. Page 1.</ref> The opening was originally planned for April 9, 1911,<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> but was postponed due to bad weather.<ref>"Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 14.</ref> The park began its post-season on Sept. 17, 1911, being open on Sundays only, until Oct. 29, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Over 1 million people visited the park this season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 8, 1911. Page 5.</ref>

	=== Park Improvements ===		=== Park Improvements ===

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	''Main Article:'' [[Midway Fire of 1911]]		''Main Article:'' [[Midway Fire of 1911]]

	On July 16, a fire destroyed five (or seven<ref name="oakland">[https://archive.org/details/oakland-tribune-1911-07-17/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Olentangy+Park%22 "Fire Causes Panic."] ''Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California).'' July 17, 1911. Page 5. Accessed through Internet Archive.</ref><ref name="times">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-olentangy-park-burns/178439308/ "Olentangy Park Burns; Several Hurt in Panic."] ''The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref>) attractions along the Midway, including the [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Old Mill]], [[The Destruction of Johnstown]], the [[Arcadia\|Penny Arcade]], [[Dear Old Coney Island]], and the [[Temple of Mirth]]. Park management and the fire department believed the fire was intentionally caused, and incendiaries were used. The loss was estimated to be {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000 to $50,000\|tooltip = $507,576 to $1.69 million in 2025 dollars}}. Two other fires were also found and extinguished the same evening.<ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>		On July 16, a fire destroyed five (or seven)<ref name="oakland">[https://archive.org/details/oakland-tribune-1911-07-17/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Olentangy+Park%22 "Fire Causes Panic."] ''Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California).'' July 17, 1911. Page 5. Accessed through Internet Archive.</ref><ref name="times">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-olentangy-park-burns/178439308/ "Olentangy Park Burns; Several Hurt in Panic."] ''The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 1. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> attractions along the Midway, including the [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Old Mill]], [[The Destruction of Johnstown]], the [[Arcadia\|Penny Arcade]], [[Dear Old Coney Island]], and the [[Temple of Mirth]]. Park management and the fire department believed the fire was intentionally caused, and incendiaries were used. The loss was estimated to be {{Tooltip \|text = $15,000 to $50,000\|tooltip = $507,576 to $1.69 million in 2025 dollars}}. Two other fires were also found and extinguished the same evening.<ref>Photographs. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref>

	Two men, James Andrews, 87, and Earnest Parsons, 19, were slightly burned that night when a fire broke out around 9:15 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. in the Old Mill attraction. The fire was believed to have been ignited by a discarded cigarette or an incendiary. Andrews was on the second floor of the building when he panicked and jumped, landing on the steps below, which were already burning. Parsons was trampled while the crowds rushed to the exit before being rescued.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-zanesville-signal-fire-spreads-panic/178439742/ "Fire Spreads Panic at Columbus Park."] ''The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 7. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> They were taken to the Protestant hospital. Andrews could walk home after treatment, but Parsons's injuries were worse. Although rumors were spread that several people were injured and died, manager Dusenbury and the fire department believed that there were only injuries, and no one died.<ref name="arson">"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref> However, some other publications reported that seven people were injured and at least 1,000 people fled in panic.<ref name="oakland" />		Two men, James Andrews, 87, and Earnest Parsons, 19, were slightly burned that night when a fire broke out around 9:15 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. in the Old Mill attraction. The fire was believed to have been ignited by a discarded cigarette or an incendiary. Andrews was on the second floor of the building when he panicked and jumped, landing on the steps below, which were already burning. Parsons was trampled while the crowds rushed to the exit before being rescued.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-zanesville-signal-fire-spreads-panic/178439742/ "Fire Spreads Panic at Columbus Park."] ''The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 7. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> They were taken to the Protestant hospital. Andrews could walk home after treatment, but Parsons's injuries were worse. Although rumors were spread that several people were injured and died, manager Dusenbury and the fire department believed that there were only injuries, and no one died.<ref name="arson">"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref> However, some other publications reported that seven people were injured and at least 1,000 people fled in panic.<ref name="oakland" />

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	Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.<ref>Advertisement, "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-olentangy/156893936/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio).'' April 12, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The opening was originally planned for April 9, 1911,<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> but was postponed due to bad weather.<ref>"Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 14.</ref> The park began its post-season on Sept. 17, 1911, being open on Sundays only, until Oct. 29, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Over 1 million people visited the park this season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 8, 1911. Page 5.</ref>		Olentangy Park and Theater opened for the 1911 season on Sunday, April 23, 1911.<ref>Advertisement, "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bucyrus-evening-telegraph-olentangy/156893936/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph (Bucyrus, Ohio).'' April 12, 1911. Page 3. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> The opening was originally planned for April 9, 1911,<ref>"Olentangy Opening." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." March 25, 1911. Page 10.</ref><ref name="opening1">"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref> but was postponed due to bad weather.<ref>"Postponement of Olentangy Park Opening." "The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 6, 1911. Page 14.</ref> The park began its post-season on Sept. 17, 1911, being open on Sundays only, until Oct. 29, 1911.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 23, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Over 1 million people visited the park this season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 8, 1911. Page 5.</ref>

	==Park Improvements==		=== Park Improvements ===
	Two new rides were added: the [[Double Whirl]] and the [[Electric Autos]]. The [[Crazy House]] and a millrace and fish pond were also added.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref> New cement walkways were laid, and new globe lamps and fancy light poles were added throughout the park.<ref name="opening1" />		Two new rides were added: the [[Double Whirl]] and the [[Electric Autos]]. The [[Crazy House]] and a millrace and fish pond were also added.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref> New cement walkways were laid, and new globe lamps and fancy light poles were added throughout the park.<ref name="opening1" />

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	==Major Fire==		== Major Fire ==
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	Two men, James Andrews, 87, and Earnest Parsons, 19, were slightly burned that night when a fire broke out around 9:15 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. in the Old Mill attraction. The fire was believed to have been ignited by a discarded cigarette or an incendiary. Andrews was on the second floor of the building when he panicked and jumped, landing on the steps below, which were already burning. Parsons was trampled while the crowds rushed to the exit before being rescued.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-zanesville-signal-fire-spreads-panic/178439742/ "Fire Spreads Panic at Columbus Park."] ''The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 7. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> They were taken to the Protestant hospital. Andrews could walk home after treatment, but Parsons's injuries were worse. Although rumors were spread that several people were injured and died, manager Dusenbury and the fire department believed that there were only injuries, and no one died.<ref name="arson">"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref> However, some other publications reported that seven people were injured and at least 1,000 people fled in panic.<ref name="oakland" />		Two men, James Andrews, 87, and Earnest Parsons, 19, were slightly burned that night when a fire broke out around 9:15 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. in the Old Mill attraction. The fire was believed to have been ignited by a discarded cigarette or an incendiary. Andrews was on the second floor of the building when he panicked and jumped, landing on the steps below, which were already burning. Parsons was trampled while the crowds rushed to the exit before being rescued.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-zanesville-signal-fire-spreads-panic/178439742/ "Fire Spreads Panic at Columbus Park."] ''The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 7. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref> They were taken to the Protestant hospital. Andrews could walk home after treatment, but Parsons's injuries were worse. Although rumors were spread that several people were injured and died, manager Dusenbury and the fire department believed that there were only injuries, and no one died.<ref name="arson">"Suspect Arson in Destructive Fire at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 17, 1911. Page 1.</ref> However, some other publications reported that seven people were injured and at least 1,000 people fled in panic.<ref name="oakland" />

	It was possibly arson ~~due to~~ other fires around the park that night. A band member discovered one of the other fires in one of the theater boxes at 6:30 p.m. and extinguished the burning curtains with a chemical.<ref>"Amusement Park Visited by Fire." ''Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-amusement-park-visi/178440558/ Clip 1] [https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-amusement-park-visi/178440606/ Clip 2]</ref> However, State Fire Marshal Zuber investigated the fire and didn't think it was arson due to there being a large crowd on a Sunday night.<ref>"Olentangy Park Fire Not Work of Arsonist." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 18, 1911. Page 3.</ref> Some reports said the fire was believed to have been caused by faulty wiring.<ref>"Fire Panic in Park Resort." ''The New York Times.'' July 17, 1911. Page 18.</ref>		It was possibly arson, given the other fires around the park that night. A band member discovered one of the other fires in one of the theater boxes at 6:30 p.m. and extinguished the burning curtains with a chemical.<ref>"Amusement Park Visited by Fire." ''Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio).'' July 17, 1911. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-amusement-park-visi/178440558/ Clip 1] [https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-amusement-park-visi/178440606/ Clip 2]</ref> However, State Fire Marshal Zuber investigated the fire and didn't think it was arson due to there being a large crowd on a Sunday night.<ref>"Olentangy Park Fire Not Work of Arsonist." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 18, 1911. Page 3.</ref> Some reports said the fire was believed to have been caused by faulty wiring.<ref>"Fire Panic in Park Resort." ''The New York Times.'' July 17, 1911. Page 18.</ref>

	The destroyed buildings were frame structures, and most of them were lined with burlap. The firefighters arrived too late to save the five buildings, but were able to save the Dancing Pavilion, which was only partially burned. Its survival is partially attributed to its steel frame. The water damaged the dance floor. Manager Dusenbury said the buildings were not insured.<ref name="times" /> Events for the week were not canceled.<ref name="arson" /><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galion-inquirer-the-fire-at-olentang/157633162/ "The Fire at Olentangy Park."] ''The Galion Inquirer (Galion, Ohio).'' July 18, 1911. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref>		The destroyed buildings were frame structures, and most of them were lined with burlap. The firefighters arrived too late to save the five buildings, but were able to save the Dancing Pavilion, which was only partially burned. Its survival is partially attributed to its steel frame. The water damaged the dance floor. Manager Dusenbury said the buildings were not insured.<ref name="times" /> Events for the week were not canceled.<ref name="arson" /><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galion-inquirer-the-fire-at-olentang/157633162/ "The Fire at Olentangy Park."] ''The Galion Inquirer (Galion, Ohio).'' July 18, 1911. Page 4. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref>

	~~The debris of~~ the destroyed buildings was cleaned up by July 22.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		Debris from the destroyed buildings was cleaned up by July 22.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref>

	==Other Notable Events==		==Other Notable Events==
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	From May 22 to 27, the Pythian Association of Franklin County printed the operetta "Aurora." Four hundred people took part in the production, and the proceeds went into the fund to furnish the new Pythian castle that was to be erected on East Long Street.<ref>"Plot of 'Aurora' Gives Room for Many Specials." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 7, 1911. Page 12.</ref>		From May 22 to 27, the Pythian Association of Franklin County printed the operetta "Aurora." Four hundred people took part in the production, and the proceeds went into the fund to furnish the new Pythian castle that was to be erected on East Long Street.<ref>"Plot of 'Aurora' Gives Room for Many Specials." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 7, 1911. Page 12.</ref>

	Manager Dusenbury added ~~five~~-foot gates across the theater's promenade and at the foot of the balcony stairs to eliminate the noise from passersbys during the plays. The gates folded and were similar to those used on streetcars. This was to replace the low fences and gates people had climbed over in the past.<ref>"Olentangy: Extra Gates." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 14, 1911. Page 16.</ref>		Manager Dusenbury added 5-foot gates across the theater's promenade and at the foot of the balcony stairs to eliminate the noise from passersbys during the plays. The gates folded and were similar to those used on streetcars. This was to replace the low fences and gates people had climbed over in the past.<ref>"Olentangy: Extra Gates." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 14, 1911. Page 16.</ref>

	The theater closed for the season with the last performances during the Labor Day picnic on Sept. 4.		The theater closed for the season with the last performances during the Labor Day picnic on Sept. 4.
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	Week of Aug. 27: "Cousin Kate" by Ethel Barrymore		Week of Aug. 27: "Cousin Kate" by Ethel Barrymore

	===Vaudeville===		=== Vaudeville ===
	The first-ever free open-air vaudeville show at the park was performed on Aug. 2 during the Retail Merchants' Outing. The acts included The Great Burtinos, wire artists; Professor Curtiss and his trained bears and dogs; Mlle Aline, a juggler and hoop manipulator; Jack Richards, a terpsichorean player known as the "Upside-Down Man"; Miss Frazee, a flying trapeze artist; Glenny and Miller, acrobatic comedians; and "an attempt at suicide."<ref name="retail" />		The first-ever free open-air vaudeville show at the park was performed on Aug. 2 during the Retail Merchants' Outing. The acts included The Great Burtinos, wire artists; Professor Curtiss and his trained bears and dogs; Mlle Aline, a juggler and hoop manipulator; Jack Richards, a terpsichorean player known as the "Upside-Down Man"; Miss Frazee, a flying trapeze artist; Glenny and Miller, acrobatic comedians; and "an attempt at suicide."<ref name="retail" />

	===Stunts and Outdoor Shows===		== Stunts and Outdoor Shows ==

	Starting May 28, Carver's Trained Horses performed at the park. Dr. William Frank Carver (billed as W. F. Carver) showed off his trained animals, including Bossie, the famous bucking cow, and high-diving horses ridden by "The Girl in Red." The horses would dive {{Tooltip \|text = 40 feet\|tooltip = 12.2 meters}}<ref>Photograph. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 21, 1911. Page 7.</ref> or {{Tooltip \|text = 50 feet\|tooltip = 15.24 meters}}<ref>"Carver's Trained Horses." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 24, 1911. Page 14.</ref>into a pool of water. "The Girl in Red" was a character played by different women, including Miss Lorenz,<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 16, 1911. Page 12.</ref> similar to other stunts at the time. The performances would often include a version of a story describing an exciting escape from bandits that inspired the act. Still, it was most likely from plunging on horseback off a bank into a deep hole in Medicine Creek in Nebraska.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Frank_Carver "William Frank Carver."] ''Wikipedia.org.'' Last modified on June 14, 2024. Accessed on Aug. 31, 2024.</ref> One of the act's horses, Little Powder Face, had a diving record of {{Tooltip \|text = 85 feet\|tooltip = 26 meters}}.<ref>"Horses That Dive." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 21, 1911. Page 3.</ref> Originally planned for one week, the show was given a contract to run for the rest of the summer. The show presented free ~~shows~~ starting June 10, the first time ~~the show~~ performed for free.<ref>"Olentangy: The Carver Show." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 14, 1911. Page 16.</ref>		Starting May 28, Carver's Trained Horses performed at the park. Dr. William Frank Carver (billed as W. F. Carver) showed off his trained animals, including Bossie, the famous bucking cow, and high-diving horses ridden by "The Girl in Red." The horses would dive {{Tooltip \|text = 40 feet\|tooltip = 12.2 meters}}<ref>Photograph. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 21, 1911. Page 7.</ref> or {{Tooltip \|text = 50 feet\|tooltip = 15.24 meters}}<ref>"Carver's Trained Horses." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 24, 1911. Page 14.</ref>into a pool of water. "The Girl in Red" was a character played by different women, including Miss Lorenz,<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 16, 1911. Page 12.</ref> similar to other stunts at the time. The performances would often include a version of a story describing an exciting escape from bandits that inspired the act. Still, it was most likely from plunging on horseback off a bank into a deep hole in Medicine Creek in Nebraska.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Frank_Carver "William Frank Carver."] ''Wikipedia.org.'' Last modified on June 14, 2024. Accessed on Aug. 31, 2024.</ref> One of the act's horses, Little Powder Face, had a diving record of {{Tooltip \|text = 85 feet\|tooltip = 26 meters}}.<ref>"Horses That Dive." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 21, 1911. Page 3.</ref> Originally planned for one week, the show was given a contract to run for the rest of the summer. The show presented free performances starting June 10, the first time it performed for free.<ref>"Olentangy: The Carver Show." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 14, 1911. Page 16.</ref>

	Anderson's trained Eskimo dogs performed during the week of the Buckeye Republican Club outing on June 24.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 24, 2011. Page 10.</ref>		Anderson's trained Eskimo dogs performed during the week of the Buckeye Republican Club outing on June 24.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 24, 2011. Page 10.</ref>
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	Mille Essie Fay and Company came to the park with their trained horse "Arabia" the week of July 17. The group came from Coney Island, New York. They performed under a large lit canvas erected in the Grove, just west of the main walk.<ref>"New Features at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 18, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 24, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		Mille Essie Fay and Company came to the park with their trained horse "Arabia" the week of July 17. The group came from Coney Island, New York. They performed under a large lit canvas erected in the Grove, just west of the main walk.<ref>"New Features at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 18, 1911. Page 12.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 24, 1911. Page 10.</ref>

	Professor Raub returned with Professor Morman to ~~perform~~ a double balloon race on July 30.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 29, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		Professor Raub returned with Professor Morman to conduct a double-balloon race on July 30.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 29, 1911. Page 10.</ref>

	For the Buckeye Republican Club outing on Aug. 26 and the three weeks following, Professor S. B. Erieg performed "Slide for Life," where he slid while on fire down a wire strung from the [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] flagstaff to the lagoon.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 24, 1911. Page 16.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 25, 1911. Page 14.</ref>		For the Buckeye Republican Club outing on Aug. 26 and the three weeks following, Professor S. B. Erieg performed "Slide for Life," where he slid while on fire down a wire strung from the [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] flagstaff to the lagoon.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 24, 1911. Page 16.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 25, 1911. Page 14.</ref>
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	Ed Morman made a novel balloon ascension with a double parachute drop on Sept. 10.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		Ed Morman made a novel balloon ascension with a double parachute drop on Sept. 10.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1911. Page 10.</ref>

	==Music==		== Music ==

	The J. Wylie Powers Band played free concerts twice a day.<ref name="opening1" />		The J. Wylie Powers Band played free concerts twice a day.<ref name="opening1" />

	==Activities==		== Activities ==

	===List of Activities===		===List of Activities===

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	===Olentangy Park Theater===		===Olentangy Park Theater===
	''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park ~~Casino and~~ Theater]]		''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Theater]]

	The park showed moving pictures, illustrated songs, and vaudeville for {{Tooltip \|text = 5 cents\|tooltip = $1.71 in 2024 dollars}}).<ref name="march26ad" /><ref name="opening1" /> The Nellie Booth Company of eight people performed one-act dramas and comedies in May.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 6, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Dollie Diamond sang for the illustrated songs that played after the performances.<ref>''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 6, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		The park showed moving pictures, illustrated songs, and vaudeville for {{Tooltip \|text = 5 cents\|tooltip = $1.71 in 2024 dollars}}).<ref name="march26ad" /><ref name="opening1" /> The Nellie Booth Company of eight people performed one-act dramas and comedies in May.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 6, 1911. Page 10.</ref> Dollie Diamond sang for the illustrated songs that played after the performances.<ref>''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 6, 1911. Page 10.</ref>

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	* [[Merry-Go-Round (2)\|Carousel]]		* [[Merry-Go-Round (2)\|Carousel]]
	* [[Children's Playground]]
	* [[Circle Swing]]		* [[Circle Swing]]
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	* Palm Garden		* Palm Garden
			* Playground
	* Pony and Camel Track		* Pony and Camel Track
	* [[Scenic Coaster]]		* [[Scenic Coaster]]