1921 Season - Revision history

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	\| year = 1921		\| year = 1921
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury~~<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager~~		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury
	\| preseason = April 24, 1921 - May 22, 1921		\| preseason = April 24, 1921 - May 22, 1921
	\| season = May 22, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1921		\| season = May 22, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1921

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	\| year = 1921		\| year = 1921
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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury<br />~~Joseph~~ F. Luft, manager		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager
	\| preseason = April 24, 1921 - May 22, 1921		\| preseason = April 24, 1921 - May 22, 1921
	\| season = May 22, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1921		\| season = May 22, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1921

Parkadmin: /* List of Rides and Attractions */

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List of Rides and Attractions

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	* [[The Fun House]]		* [[The Fun House]]
	* General Playground		* General Playground
	* [[Grand Carousel]]
	* [[Gypsy Camp]]		* [[Gypsy Camp]]
	* [[Merry-Go-Round (1)]]		* [[Merry-Go-Round (1)]]

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	\| preseason = April 24, 1921 - May 22, 1921		\| preseason = April 24, 1921 - May 22, 1921
	\| season = May 22, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1921		\| season = May 22, 1921 - Sept. 5, 1921
	\| postseason = Sept. 11, 1921 - Oct. 30, ~~1931~~		\| postseason = Sept. 11, 1921 - Oct. 30, 1921
	\| newattractions = Children's Playground<br />[[Open-Air Theater]]		\| newattractions = Children's Playground<br />[[Open-Air Theater]]
	\| band = "Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra<br />Frank Carbone's Band		\| band = "Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra<br />Frank Carbone's Band

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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1921 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 24, 1921, and closed on October 30, 1931. New features included the Open-Air Theater and playground.}}		{{#seo:
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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1921 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 24, 1921, and closed on October 30, 1931.}}		{{#seo:\|description=The 1921 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 24, 1921, and closed on October 30, 1931. New features included the Open-Air Theater and playground.}}
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New Open-Air Theater

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	=== New Open-Air Theater ===		=== New Open-Air Theater ===
	''Main Article:'' [[[[Open-Air Theater]]]]		''Main Article:'' [[Open-Air Theater]]

	An open-air theater was added for vaudeville performances.<ref name="improvements" /> The Open-Air Theater was built on the edge of the bluff overlooking the Olentangy River, but faced toward The Grove. The building was 60 feet wide, 45 feet deep, and 40 feet high,<ref>"Lottie Williams." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 29, 1921. Page 7.</ref> making it one of the largest theaters in the city.<ref name="openair">"Open Air Stage at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 14, 1921. Page 5.</ref> Five thousand people could attend vaudeville shows in The Grove at one time.<ref>"Crowds at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 6, 1921. Page 28.</ref> It had a concrete foundation, fancy brickwork up to the level of the stage floor, and attractive stucco work above the stage floor. Harry C. Holbrook designed the building, and it was "pronounced the most attractive open-air stage in the county" by ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' A basement story provided plenty of dressing rooms. Seats were arranged in front of the stage for parkgoers' use.<ref name="openair" />		An open-air theater was added for vaudeville performances.<ref name="improvements" /> The Open-Air Theater was built on the edge of the bluff overlooking the Olentangy River, but faced toward The Grove. The building was 60 feet wide, 45 feet deep, and 40 feet high,<ref>"Lottie Williams." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 29, 1921. Page 7.</ref> making it one of the largest theaters in the city.<ref name="openair">"Open Air Stage at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 14, 1921. Page 5.</ref> Five thousand people could attend vaudeville shows in The Grove at one time.<ref>"Crowds at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 6, 1921. Page 28.</ref> It had a concrete foundation, fancy brickwork up to the level of the stage floor, and attractive stucco work above the stage floor. Harry C. Holbrook designed the building, and it was "pronounced the most attractive open-air stage in the county" by ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' A basement story provided plenty of dressing rooms. Seats were arranged in front of the stage for parkgoers' use.<ref name="openair" />

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Lawsuits

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	In May, Columbus Railway Power & Light Co. sued J. W. Dusenbury and the Olentangy Park Co. for {{Tooltip \| text = $15,968 \| tooltip = $289,008 in 2025 dollars}} for the land the railway company leased from Henry T. Chittenden to Dusenbury and the park company. The agreement for the ground rent was {{Tooltip \| text = $200 \| tooltip = $3,620 in 2025 dollars}} per month. The railway company claimed that the park did not pay between 1908 and 1916 and sought reimbursement.<ref>"Street Car Company Sues for $15,968." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 5, 1921. Page 7.</ref>		In May, Columbus Railway Power & Light Co. sued J. W. Dusenbury and the Olentangy Park Co. for {{Tooltip \| text = $15,968 \| tooltip = $289,008 in 2025 dollars}} for the land the railway company leased from Henry T. Chittenden to Dusenbury and the park company. The agreement for the ground rent was {{Tooltip \| text = $200 \| tooltip = $3,620 in 2025 dollars}} per month. The railway company claimed that the park did not pay between 1908 and 1916 and sought reimbursement.<ref>"Street Car Company Sues for $15,968." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 5, 1921. Page 7.</ref>

	Miguel D. Mesa, a student at the Ohio State University, filed a lawsuit in the Franklin County Courts in June 1921 against J. W. and W. J. Dusenbury. He alleged that on May 30, while he was swimming in the [[Swimming Pool]], he was ordered out of the pool for being Filipino. He asked for {{Tooltip \| text = $500 \| tooltip = 9,050 in 2025 dollars}} in damages.<ref>"Sues Park." ''The Billboard.'' July 2, 1921. Vol. 33. No. 27. Page 69.</ref>		Miguel D. Mesa, a student at the Ohio State University, filed a lawsuit in the Franklin County Courts in June 1921 against J. W. and W. J. Dusenbury. He alleged that on May 30, while he was swimming in the [[Swimming Pool]], he was ordered out of the pool for being Filipino. He asked for {{Tooltip \| text = $500 \| tooltip = 9,050 in 2025 dollars}} in damages.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/sim_billboard_1921-07-02_33_27/page/68/mode/2up Sues Park]." ''The Billboard.'' July 2, 1921. Vol. 33. No. 27. Page 69. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref>

	== Deaths ==		== Deaths ==

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	In May, Columbus Railway Power & Light Co. sued J. W. Dusenbury and the Olentangy Park Co. for {{Tooltip \| text = $15,968 \| tooltip = $289,008 in 2025 dollars}} for the land the railway company leased from Henry T. Chittenden to Dusenbury and the park company. The agreement for the ground rent was {{Tooltip \| text = $200 \| tooltip = $3,620 in 2025 dollars}} per month. The railway company claimed that the park did not pay between 1908 and 1916 and sought reimbursement.<ref>"Street Car Company Sues for $15,968." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 5, 1921. Page 7.</ref>		In May, Columbus Railway Power & Light Co. sued J. W. Dusenbury and the Olentangy Park Co. for {{Tooltip \| text = $15,968 \| tooltip = $289,008 in 2025 dollars}} for the land the railway company leased from Henry T. Chittenden to Dusenbury and the park company. The agreement for the ground rent was {{Tooltip \| text = $200 \| tooltip = $3,620 in 2025 dollars}} per month. The railway company claimed that the park did not pay between 1908 and 1916 and sought reimbursement.<ref>"Street Car Company Sues for $15,968." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' May 5, 1921. Page 7.</ref>

			Miguel D. Mesa, a student at the Ohio State University, filed a lawsuit in the Franklin County Courts in June 1921 against J. W. and W. J. Dusenbury. He alleged that on May 30, while he was swimming in the [[Swimming Pool]], he was ordered out of the pool for being Filipino. He asked for {{Tooltip \| text = $500 \| tooltip = 9,050 in 2025 dollars}} in damages.<ref>"Sues Park." ''The Billboard.'' July 2, 1921. Vol. 33. No. 27. Page 69.</ref>

	== Deaths ==		== Deaths ==

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	=== Vaudeville ===		=== Vaudeville ===

	Vaudeville acts began on Sunday, May 29. Each show consisted of four to six regular acts, all accompanied by an orchestra, presented at the [[~~Amphitheater\|~~Open-Air Theater]] three times daily: 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.		Vaudeville acts began on Sunday, May 29. Each show consisted of four to six regular acts, all accompanied by an orchestra, presented at the [[Open-Air Theater]] three times daily: 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.

	==== Week of May 29 ====		==== Week of May 29 ====
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	==== August Championship Swimming Meet ====		==== August Championship Swimming Meet ====
	The Olentangy Park Swimming Club held a championship swim meet at the [[Swimming Pool]] on Friday, Aug. 12. Ludy Langer, representative of the Hul Malu Swimming Club of Hawaii, gave an exhibition. Frances Taylor, representative of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, competed with Ruth and Eleanor Smith, of the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, and Ethel Palliam and Hilda Pfahl, of the Olentangy Park Swimming Club, in the 50-yard handicap. James Weaver, of the Irish-American Athletic Club of Pittsburgh, entered in the senior A.M.A. championship and the 50-yard open event, while H. S. Glancy, of Pittsburgh Athletic Club, appeared in the 50-yard backstroke and 50-yard open race. Adam Smith, of the Erie Y.M.C.A., also entered in the 80-yard senior A.M.A. championship race. Rodger and Hugh Addison, Jack Heed, ~~and~~ Mike Pepe and other swimmers entered ~~other~~ various events.<ref>"Local Swimmers to Get Real Test." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 11, 1921. Page 18.</ref>		The Olentangy Park Swimming Club held a championship swim meet at the [[Swimming Pool]] on Friday, Aug. 12. Ludy Langer, representative of the Hul Malu Swimming Club of Hawaii, gave an exhibition. Frances Taylor, representative of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, competed with Ruth and Eleanor Smith, of the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, and Ethel Palliam and Hilda Pfahl, of the Olentangy Park Swimming Club, in the 50-yard handicap. James Weaver, of the Irish-American Athletic Club of Pittsburgh, entered in the senior A.M.A. championship and the 50-yard open event, while H. S. Glancy, of Pittsburgh Athletic Club, appeared in the 50-yard backstroke and 50-yard open race. Adam Smith, of the Erie Y.M.C.A., also entered in the 80-yard senior A.M.A. championship race. Rodger and Hugh Addison, Jack Heed, Mike Pepe, and other swimmers entered various events.<ref>"Local Swimmers to Get Real Test." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 11, 1921. Page 18.</ref>

	=== Wrestling ===		=== Wrestling ===
	Park Manager J. W. Dusenbury hired Al Haft, the wrestling coach of the Ohio State University,<ref name="wrestlingaug">"Wrestling at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 13, 1921. Page 10.</ref> to arrange and stage weekly grappling contests starting late July.<ref>"Olentangy Park to Get Wrestling." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 10, 1921. Page 2.</ref> Bernardi, the Italian champion, and LaMarche, French champion, competed in a one-fall to a finish contest followed by John Tallman and Wilfred Mover the night of July 31. It was a free outdoor attraction at the [[~~Amphitheater\|~~Open-Air Theater]].<ref>"Free Wrestling at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 28, 1921. Page 26.</ref> Wrestling matches continued every Saturday evening until the close of the season.<ref>"Wrestling Staged Weekly." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 5, 1921. Page 36.</ref>		Park Manager J. W. Dusenbury hired Al Haft, the wrestling coach of the Ohio State University,<ref name="wrestlingaug">"Wrestling at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 13, 1921. Page 10.</ref> to arrange and stage weekly grappling contests starting late July.<ref>"Olentangy Park to Get Wrestling." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 10, 1921. Page 2.</ref> Bernardi, the Italian champion, and LaMarche, French champion, competed in a one-fall to a finish contest followed by John Tallman and Wilfred Mover the night of July 31. It was a free outdoor attraction at the [[Open-Air Theater]].<ref>"Free Wrestling at Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 28, 1921. Page 26.</ref> Wrestling matches continued every Saturday evening until the close of the season.<ref>"Wrestling Staged Weekly." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 5, 1921. Page 36.</ref>

	John Tallman returned Aug. 13 to compete against Joe Borawitz, also of Columbus. Audiences watched a match between Clifford Binckley and Theodore Paulon, of Lafayette, Indiana. Paulson was the wrestling coach at Purdue University.<ref name="wrestlingaug" />		John Tallman returned Aug. 13 to compete against Joe Borawitz, also of Columbus. Audiences watched a match between Clifford Binckley and Theodore Paulon, of Lafayette, Indiana. Paulson was the wrestling coach at Purdue University.<ref name="wrestlingaug" />