1923 Season - Revision history

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List of Rides and Attractions

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	* [[Figure Eight Toboggan]]		* [[Figure Eight Toboggan]]
	* [[Floral Conservatory\|Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse]]		* [[Floral Conservatory\|Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse]]
	* [[The Fun House]]
	* General Playground		* General Playground
	* [[Grand Carousel]]		* [[Grand Carousel]]

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	In early July, Miller and Max Stearn, the former owner of the Majestic Theater, discussed selling the park to Stearn.<ref>"To Sell Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 3, 1923. Page 12.</ref> By mid-July, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas had ordered Miller to sell the property to Leo and Elmer Haenlein. However, Columbus City Councilman Justus directed the City Attorney Leach to investigate a possible purchase by the City of Columbus,<ref>"Discuss Park Proposal." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 17, 1923. Page 2.</ref> leading him to sell bonds to finance the purchase.<ref>"Advises Sale of Bonds." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 24, 1923. Page 12.</ref>		In early July, Miller and Max Stearn, the former owner of the Majestic Theater, discussed selling the park to Stearn.<ref>"To Sell Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 3, 1923. Page 12.</ref> By mid-July, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas had ordered Miller to sell the property to Leo and Elmer Haenlein. However, Columbus City Councilman Justus directed the City Attorney Leach to investigate a possible purchase by the City of Columbus,<ref>"Discuss Park Proposal." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 17, 1923. Page 2.</ref> leading him to sell bonds to finance the purchase.<ref>"Advises Sale of Bonds." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 24, 1923. Page 12.</ref>

	The sale to Leo and Elmer Haenlein and associates was finalized in early August for {{Tooltip \|text = $250,000 \|tooltip = $4.87 million in 2026 dollars}}.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/per_new-york-clipper_clipper-oldest-amusement-paper-in-america_1923-08-17_71_28/page/6 Olentangy Park Sale Closed]." ''Clipper.'' Aug. 17, 1923. Vol. 71. Issue 28. Page 6. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> The park was closed the week of Aug. 13 under an order of the Franklin County Court to comply to the terms of the sale.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/per_new-york-clipper_clipper-oldest-amusement-paper-in-america_1923-08-17_71_28/page/6/mode/1up Olentangy Park Sale Closed]." ''The Clipper.'' Aug. 17, 1923. Page 6. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> After the sale, the property operated under the name Olentangy Amusement Co. A ''Columbus Dispatch'' article about the sale said the property consisted of 66 acres.<ref>"Olentangy Park is Sold for $250,000." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 5, 1923. Page 1.</ref>		The sale to Leo and Elmer Haenlein and associates was finalized in early August for {{Tooltip \|text = $250,000 \|tooltip = $4.87 million in 2026 dollars}}.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/per_new-york-clipper_clipper-oldest-amusement-paper-in-america_1923-08-17_71_28/page/6 Olentangy Park Sale Closed]." ''Clipper.'' Aug. 17, 1923. Vol. 71. Issue 28. Page 6. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> The park was closed the week of Aug. 13 under an order of the Franklin County Court to comply to the terms of the sale. Afterward, the property operated under the name Olentangy Amusement Co. A ''Columbus Dispatch'' article about the sale said the property consisted of 66 acres.<ref>"Olentangy Park is Sold for $250,000." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 5, 1923. Page 1.</ref>

	==Talk of Annexation==		==Talk of Annexation==

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	In early July, Miller and Max Stearn, the former owner of the Majestic Theater, discussed selling the park to Stearn.<ref>"To Sell Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 3, 1923. Page 12.</ref> By mid-July, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas had ordered Miller to sell the property to Leo and Elmer Haenlein. However, Columbus City Councilman Justus directed the City Attorney Leach to investigate a possible purchase by the City of Columbus,<ref>"Discuss Park Proposal." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 17, 1923. Page 2.</ref> leading him to sell bonds to finance the purchase.<ref>"Advises Sale of Bonds." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 24, 1923. Page 12.</ref>		In early July, Miller and Max Stearn, the former owner of the Majestic Theater, discussed selling the park to Stearn.<ref>"To Sell Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 3, 1923. Page 12.</ref> By mid-July, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas had ordered Miller to sell the property to Leo and Elmer Haenlein. However, Columbus City Councilman Justus directed the City Attorney Leach to investigate a possible purchase by the City of Columbus,<ref>"Discuss Park Proposal." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 17, 1923. Page 2.</ref> leading him to sell bonds to finance the purchase.<ref>"Advises Sale of Bonds." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' July 24, 1923. Page 12.</ref>

	The sale to Leo and Elmer Haenlein and associates was finalized in early August for {{Tooltip \|text = $250,000 \|tooltip = $4.87 million in 2026 dollars}}.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/per_new-york-clipper_clipper-oldest-amusement-paper-in-america_1923-08-17_71_28/page/6 Olentangy Park Sale Closed]." ''Clipper.'' Aug. 17, 1923. Vol. 71. Issue 28. Page 6. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> After the sale, the property operated under the name Olentangy Amusement Co. A ''Columbus Dispatch'' article about the sale said the property consisted of 66 acres.<ref>"Olentangy Park is Sold for $250,000." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 5, 1923. Page 1.</ref>		The sale to Leo and Elmer Haenlein and associates was finalized in early August for {{Tooltip \|text = $250,000 \|tooltip = $4.87 million in 2026 dollars}}.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/per_new-york-clipper_clipper-oldest-amusement-paper-in-america_1923-08-17_71_28/page/6 Olentangy Park Sale Closed]." ''Clipper.'' Aug. 17, 1923. Vol. 71. Issue 28. Page 6. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> The park was closed the week of Aug. 13 under an order of the Franklin County Court to comply to the terms of the sale.<ref>"[https://archive.org/details/per_new-york-clipper_clipper-oldest-amusement-paper-in-america_1923-08-17_71_28/page/6/mode/1up Olentangy Park Sale Closed]." ''The Clipper.'' Aug. 17, 1923. Page 6. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> After the sale, the property operated under the name Olentangy Amusement Co. A ''Columbus Dispatch'' article about the sale said the property consisted of 66 acres.<ref>"Olentangy Park is Sold for $250,000." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 5, 1923. Page 1.</ref>

	==Talk of Annexation==		==Talk of Annexation==

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	* Gordon and Castle, athletics and ring act		* Gordon and Castle, athletics and ring act
	* Professor Al Franck and Miss Mary Conway gave demonstrations of 1924 dances		* Professor Al Franck and Miss Mary Conway gave demonstrations of 1924 dances

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

	== Music and Dancing ==		== Music and Dancing ==

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	{{Infobox season		{{Infobox season
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	The park was closed until 5 p.m. Friday, August 10, in a tribute to the recently deceased President Warren G. Harding.<ref>"Columbus Joins Nation in Silent Tribute to Dead." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 6, 1923. Pages 1-2.</ref><ref>"Outdoor Amusements." ''The Columbus Dispatch." Aug. 9, 1923. Page 28.</ref>		The park was closed until 5 p.m. Friday, August 10, in a tribute to the recently deceased President Warren G. Harding.<ref>"Columbus Joins Nation in Silent Tribute to Dead." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 6, 1923. Pages 1-2.</ref><ref>"Outdoor Amusements." ''The Columbus Dispatch." Aug. 9, 1923. Page 28.</ref>

	The park closed except for Sundays after the park's Labor Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 3.<ref>"Labor Day Closes Season." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 2, 1923. Page 17.</ref> The park closed for the year around Oct. 6, 1923.		The park closed except for Sundays after the park's Labor Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 3.<ref>"Labor Day Closes Season." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 2, 1923. Page 17.</ref> After this date, park staff worked to improve the park for the following year. They added cement sidewalks, replacing the gravel ones, allowing parkgoers to travel around the park without leaving the sidewalk. The [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Ballroom]] was reroofed with zinc roofing. New fences were added in parts of the grounds, including the parking lot, with a new parking plan in the works that would allow drivers to enter the parking lot gate without tickets. A new lighting system was also added.<ref>"Make Improvements at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Dec. 2, 1923. Page 59.</ref>

			The park closed for the year around Oct. 6, 1923.

	== Dusenburys Forced into Receivership, Park Sold to Haenleins ==		== Dusenburys Forced into Receivership, Park Sold to Haenleins ==

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	\| preseason = April 22, 1923 - May 27, 1923		\| preseason = April 22, 1923 - May 27, 1923
	\| season = May 27, 1923 - Sept. 3, 1923		\| season = May 27, 1923 - Sept. 3, 1923
	\| postseason = ~~Began~~ Sept. 9, 1923		\| postseason = Sept. 9, 1923 - Oct. 6, 1923
	\| newattractions = Horseshoe Courts<br />[[Shooting Gallery]]		\| newattractions = Horseshoe Courts<br />[[Shooting Gallery]]
	\| band = Olentangy Orchestra		\| band = Olentangy Orchestra
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	The park was closed until 5 p.m. Friday, August 10, in a tribute to the recently deceased President Warren G. Harding.<ref>"Columbus Joins Nation in Silent Tribute to Dead." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 6, 1923. Pages 1-2.</ref><ref>"Outdoor Amusements." ''The Columbus Dispatch." Aug. 9, 1923. Page 28.</ref>		The park was closed until 5 p.m. Friday, August 10, in a tribute to the recently deceased President Warren G. Harding.<ref>"Columbus Joins Nation in Silent Tribute to Dead." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 6, 1923. Pages 1-2.</ref><ref>"Outdoor Amusements." ''The Columbus Dispatch." Aug. 9, 1923. Page 28.</ref>

	The park closed except for Sundays after the park's Labor Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 3.<ref>"Labor Day Closes Season." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 2, 1923. Page 17.</ref> The park closed for the ~~season on .~~..		The park closed except for Sundays after the park's Labor Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 3.<ref>"Labor Day Closes Season." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 2, 1923. Page 17.</ref> The park closed for the year around Oct. 6, 1923.

	== Dusenburys Forced into Receivership, Park Sold to Haenleins ==		== Dusenburys Forced into Receivership, Park Sold to Haenleins ==

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	=== Emancipation Day Celebration ===		=== Emancipation Day Celebration ===
	Black residents of Columbus held an Emancipation Day celebration at the park on Sept. 22. The event featured speakers and musical entertainment, including the famous Second Regiment Band and Howard's Orchestra. Athletes from Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis competed for prizes. A battle royale, a watermelon contest, and ice cake-sitting contests were also held. The Black Boy Scouts enjoyed their first appearance in connection with the holiday. Committee members included William "Billy" Smith, Clifton Johnston, Maynard Stewart, Thomas Howard, Pete France, J. W. Powell, and Frank Moffett.<ref>"Emancipation Day to Be Observed Sept. 22." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1923. Page 53.</ref><ref>"Athletic Events to Mark Celebration." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 12, 1923. Page 12.</ref>		Black residents of Columbus held an Emancipation Day celebration at the park on Sept. 22. The event featured Wilber E. King and Rev. S. H. Sweeney as speakers,<ref>"Preparations Made for Big Celebration." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 17, 1923. Page 13.</ref> and musical entertainment, including the famous Second Regiment Band and Howard's Orchestra. Athletes from Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis competed for prizes. A battle royale, a watermelon contest, and ice cake-sitting contests were also held. The Black Boy Scouts enjoyed their first appearance in connection with the holiday. Committee members included William "Billy" Smith, Clifton Johnston, Maynard Stewart, Thomas Howard, Pete France, J. W. Powell, and Frank Moffett.<ref>"Emancipation Day to Be Observed Sept. 22." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1923. Page 53.</ref><ref>"Athletic Events to Mark Celebration." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 12, 1923. Page 12.</ref>

	==Rides and Attractions==		==Rides and Attractions==

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	=== Emancipation Day Celebration ===		=== Emancipation Day Celebration ===
	Black residents of Columbus held an Emancipation Day celebration on Sept. 22 ~~at the park~~. The event featured speakers and musical entertainment. It held ~~the first appearance of~~ Black Boy Scouts in connection with the holiday.<ref>"Emancipation Day to Be Observed Sept. 22." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1923. Page 53.</ref>		Black residents of Columbus held an Emancipation Day celebration at the park on Sept. 22. The event featured speakers and musical entertainment, including the famous Second Regiment Band and Howard's Orchestra. Athletes from Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis competed for prizes. A battle royale, a watermelon contest, and ice cake-sitting contests were also held. The Black Boy Scouts enjoyed their first appearance in connection with the holiday. Committee members included William "Billy" Smith, Clifton Johnston, Maynard Stewart, Thomas Howard, Pete France, J. W. Powell, and Frank Moffett.<ref>"Emancipation Day to Be Observed Sept. 22." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1923. Page 53.</ref><ref>"Athletic Events to Mark Celebration." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 12, 1923. Page 12.</ref>

	==Rides and Attractions==		==Rides and Attractions==

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	Nearly 40,000 attendees were there by 4 p.m.<ref>"Thousands of West Siders Enjoy Outing." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1923. Page 2.</ref>		Nearly 40,000 attendees were there by 4 p.m.<ref>"Thousands of West Siders Enjoy Outing." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1923. Page 2.</ref>

			=== Emancipation Day Celebration ===
			Black residents of Columbus held an Emancipation Day celebration on Sept. 22 at the park. The event featured speakers and musical entertainment. It held the first appearance of Black Boy Scouts in connection with the holiday.<ref>"Emancipation Day to Be Observed Sept. 22." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Sept. 9, 1923. Page 53.</ref>

	==Rides and Attractions==		==Rides and Attractions==