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	The manager was listed as Edward C. Turner in a June [[1897 Season\|1897]] ''Dispatch'' classified ad seeking "young ladies" to wait at ice cream tables and lunch counters at the refreshments area of the boathouse. A [[bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] was part of the boathouse until 1913.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /><ref name="guide1899-32" /> Members of the performing stock company playing in the [[Theater\|theater]] often used the canoes and camped in the area after performances.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1912. Page 12.</ref>		The manager was listed as Edward C. Turner in a June [[1897 Season\|1897]] ''Dispatch'' classified ad seeking "young ladies" to wait at ice cream tables and lunch counters at the refreshments area of the boathouse. A [[bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] was part of the boathouse until 1913.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /><ref name="guide1899-32" /> Members of the performing stock company playing in the [[Theater\|theater]] often used the canoes and camped in the area after performances.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1912. Page 12.</ref>

	The Naphtha launches were early motorboats and were 20 feet long.<ref>"Olentangy Park: Naphtha Launch on the River — New Electric Light Plant." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 16, 1896. Page 6.</ref> By 1904, they were electrically powered. Rowboats were a "safe and speedy type" of clinker-built rowboats.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 27, 1898. Page 11.</ref> The boathouse boats were swept away in a flood on July 7, 1904. They were swept over the dam~~, landing~~ near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats were recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>		The Naphtha launches were early motorboats and were 20 feet long.<ref>"Olentangy Park: Naphtha Launch on the River — New Electric Light Plant." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 16, 1896. Page 6.</ref> By 1904, they were electrically powered. Rowboats were a "safe and speedy type" of clinker-built rowboats.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 27, 1898. Page 11.</ref> The boathouse boats were swept away in a flood on July 7, 1904. They were swept over the dam and landed near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats were recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>

			For the 1905 season, a Naphtha launch and rowboats were brought over from Minerva Park after its closing two years earlier. 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>

	In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>		In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>
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	There were 110 boats available in 1912.<ref>"Canoeists are Promised Good Accommodations." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 23, 1913. Page 9.</ref>		There were 110 boats available in 1912.<ref>"Canoeists are Promised Good Accommodations." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 23, 1913. Page 9.</ref>

	A canoe was stolen from the Boathouse in January 1913. It had a green body, open mahogany gunwales, and was double rifled.<ref>Lost and Found notice. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Jan. 29, 1913. Page 12.</ref>		A canoe was stolen from the Boathouse in January 1913. It had a green body, open mahogany gunwales, and was double-rifled.<ref>Lost and Found notice. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Jan. 29, 1913. Page 12.</ref>

	A 35-foot motorboat was added in late July 1913. The boathouse had 150 canoes and 50 rowboats at the time.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 31, 1913. Page 14.</ref>		A 35-foot motorboat was added in late July 1913. The boathouse had 150 canoes and 50 rowboats at the time.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 31, 1913. Page 14.</ref>

	The Boathouse was ~~seriously~~ damaged by the 1913 flood and was remodeled ~~to become~~ the Olentangy Canoe Club after a new dam was built on the river.<ref name="candb" /><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> The main part of the building was torn down on April 19, 1914,<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and replaced with a one-and-a-half-story structure.<ref name="fire">"Olentangy Boat House Destroyed." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 30, 1934. Page 1.</ref><ref name="thenandnow" />		The Boathouse was severely damaged by the 1913 flood and was later remodeled into the Olentangy Canoe Club after a new dam was built on the river.<ref name="candb" /><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> The main part of the building was torn down on April 19, 1914,<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and replaced with a one-and-a-half-story structure.<ref name="fire">"Olentangy Boat House Destroyed." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 30, 1934. Page 1.</ref><ref name="thenandnow" />

	==Canoe Regattas==		==Canoe Regattas==
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	* 75-yard dash, canoes under 16 feet, one man in a canoe, no ballast		* 75-yard dash, canoes under 16 feet, one man in a canoe, no ballast
	* Tilting contest, one man with a pole, one with a paddle		* Tilting contest, one man with a pole, one with a paddle
	* All-in-all out race		* All-in-all-out race

	===Canoe Regatta on Labor Day 1913===		===Canoe Regatta on Labor Day 1913===
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	== Accidents and Injuries ==		== Accidents and Injuries ==

	On May 21, 1905, Amelia Wylie, a boathouse ticket seller, lost control of her boat and became caught in the current of the Olentangy River. She lost hold of the boat and ended up in the turbulent pool at the foot of the 5-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, 1905, Amelia Wylie, a boathouse ticket seller, lost control of her boat and became caught in the current of the Olentangy River. She lost hold of the boat and ended up in the turbulent pool at the foot of the 5-foot waterfall. Several people tried to save her before she went 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>

	==Fires==		==Fires==

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	The boathouse was the oldest building at the park and was near the original Olentangy Villa restaurant,<ref name="sanborn1891" /> built in 1880 by Joseph Gettner<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and operated by Robert M. Turner.<ref>Campbell, Alex. 2018. [https://clintonvillehistory.com/wp-content/images/web-images-2018-07-18-alex-campbell/olentangy%20park%20chronology2.pdf "Olentangy Park Chronology."] ''Clintonville History.'' July 18, 2018.</ref>		The boathouse was the oldest building at the park and was near the original Olentangy Villa restaurant,<ref name="sanborn1891" /> built in 1880 by Joseph Gettner<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and operated by Robert M. Turner.<ref>Campbell, Alex. 2018. [https://clintonvillehistory.com/wp-content/images/web-images-2018-07-18-alex-campbell/olentangy%20park%20chronology2.pdf "Olentangy Park Chronology."] ''Clintonville History.'' July 18, 2018.</ref>

	Boat rides were {{Tooltip \|text = 10 cents\|tooltip = $3.21 in 2025 dollars}} per trip.<ref>"Olentangy Park, Founded in 1893, Long Was Amusement Mecca for Central Ohio." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 1, 1938. Page 1.</ref~~><ref name="lanternopen" /~~>		Boat rides were {{Tooltip \|text = 10 cents\|tooltip = $3.21 in 2025 dollars}} per trip.<ref>"Olentangy Park, Founded in 1893, Long Was Amusement Mecca for Central Ohio." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 1, 1938. Page 1.</ref>

	The manager was listed as Edward C. Turner in a June [[1897 Season\|1897]] ''Dispatch'' classified ad seeking "young ladies" to wait at ice cream tables and lunch counters at the refreshments area of the boathouse. A [[bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] was part of the boathouse until 1913.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /><ref name="guide1899-32" /> Members of the performing stock company playing in the [[Theater\|theater]] often used the canoes and camped in the area after performances.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1912. Page 12.</ref>		The manager was listed as Edward C. Turner in a June [[1897 Season\|1897]] ''Dispatch'' classified ad seeking "young ladies" to wait at ice cream tables and lunch counters at the refreshments area of the boathouse. A [[bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] was part of the boathouse until 1913.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /><ref name="guide1899-32" /> Members of the performing stock company playing in the [[Theater\|theater]] often used the canoes and camped in the area after performances.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1912. Page 12.</ref>

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	A 35-foot motorboat was added in late July 1913. The boathouse had 150 canoes and 50 rowboats at the time.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 31, 1913. Page 14.</ref>		A 35-foot motorboat was added in late July 1913. The boathouse had 150 canoes and 50 rowboats at the time.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 31, 1913. Page 14.</ref>

	The "Boathouse" was seriously damaged by the 1913 flood and was remodeled to become the Olentangy Canoe Club after a new dam was built on the river.<ref name="candb" /><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> The main part of the building was torn down on April 19, 1914,<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and replaced with a one-and-a-half-story structure.<ref name="fire">"Olentangy Boat House Destroyed." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 30, 1934. Page 1.</ref><ref name="thenandnow" />		The Boathouse was seriously damaged by the 1913 flood and was remodeled to become the Olentangy Canoe Club after a new dam was built on the river.<ref name="candb" /><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> The main part of the building was torn down on April 19, 1914,<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and replaced with a one-and-a-half-story structure.<ref name="fire">"Olentangy Boat House Destroyed." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 30, 1934. Page 1.</ref><ref name="thenandnow" />

	==Canoe Regattas==		==Canoe Regattas==

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	In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>		In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>

	There were 110 boats available in 1912<ref>"Canoeists are Promised Good Accommodations." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 23, 1913. Page 9.</ref>.		There were 110 boats available in 1912.<ref>"Canoeists are Promised Good Accommodations." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 23, 1913. Page 9.</ref>

	A canoe was stolen from the Boathouse in January 1913. It had a green body, open mahogany gunwales, and was double rifled.<ref>Lost and Found notice. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Jan. 29, 1913. Page 12.</ref>		A canoe was stolen from the Boathouse in January 1913. It had a green body, open mahogany gunwales, and was double rifled.<ref>Lost and Found notice. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Jan. 29, 1913. Page 12.</ref>

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	In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>		In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>

	~~The structure was also remodeled to accommodate more boats than the~~ 110 boats available in 1912<ref>"Canoeists are Promised Good Accommodations." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 23, 1913. Page 9.</ref> ~~to 300 boats and canoes within two years.<ref name="lanternopen">"Olentangy Park Opens." ''Ohio State Lantern (Columbus, Ohio)~~.~~'' April 29, 1914. Page 4.</ref>~~		There were 110 boats available in 1912<ref>"Canoeists are Promised Good Accommodations." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 23, 1913. Page 9.</ref>.

	A canoe was stolen from the Boathouse in January 1913. It had a green body, open mahogany gunwales, and was double rifled.<ref>Lost and Found notice. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Jan. 29, 1913. Page 12.</ref>		A canoe was stolen from the Boathouse in January 1913. It had a green body, open mahogany gunwales, and was double rifled.<ref>Lost and Found notice. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Jan. 29, 1913. Page 12.</ref>

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	The manager was listed as Edward C. Turner in a June [[1897 Season\|1897]] ''Dispatch'' classified ad seeking "young ladies" to wait at ice cream tables and lunch counters at the refreshments area of the boathouse. A [[bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] was part of the boathouse until 1913.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /><ref name="guide1899-32" /> Members of the performing stock company playing in the [[Theater\|theater]] often used the canoes and camped in the area after performances.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1912. Page 12.</ref>		The manager was listed as Edward C. Turner in a June [[1897 Season\|1897]] ''Dispatch'' classified ad seeking "young ladies" to wait at ice cream tables and lunch counters at the refreshments area of the boathouse. A [[bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] was part of the boathouse until 1913.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" /><ref name="guide1899-32" /> Members of the performing stock company playing in the [[Theater\|theater]] often used the canoes and camped in the area after performances.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 22, 1912. Page 12.</ref>

	The ~~naphtha~~ launches were early ~~motor boats~~ and were 20 feet long.<ref>"Olentangy Park: Naphtha Launch on the River — New Electric Light Plant." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 16, 1896. Page 6.</ref> By 1904, they were electrically powered. Rowboats were a "safe and speedy type" of clinker-built rowboats.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 27, 1898. Page 11.</ref> The boathouse boats were swept away in a flood on July 7, 1904. They were swept over the dam, landing near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats were recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>		The Naphtha launches were early motorboats and were 20 feet long.<ref>"Olentangy Park: Naphtha Launch on the River — New Electric Light Plant." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 16, 1896. Page 6.</ref> By 1904, they were electrically powered. Rowboats were a "safe and speedy type" of clinker-built rowboats.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 27, 1898. Page 11.</ref> The boathouse boats were swept away in a flood on July 7, 1904. They were swept over the dam, landing near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats were recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>

	In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>		In the fall of 1912, park manager J. W. Dusenbury objected to a proposed sewer addition by the City of Columbus to the Olentangy River because it interrupted canoeing and boating at the boathouse. He urged them to wait until the following fall.<ref>"Will Bother Canoeists." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 30, 1912. Page 9.</ref>

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	A 35-foot motorboat was added in late July 1913. The boathouse had 150 canoes and 50 rowboats at the time.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 31, 1913. Page 14.</ref>		A 35-foot motorboat was added in late July 1913. The boathouse had 150 canoes and 50 rowboats at the time.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 31, 1913. Page 14.</ref>

	The "Boathouse" was seriously damaged by the 1913 flood and was remodeled to become the Olentangy Canoe Club after a new dam was built on the river.~~<ref name="sanborn1922" />~~<ref name="candb" /><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> The main part of the building was torn down on April 19, 1914,<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and replaced with a one-and-a-half-story structure.<ref name="fire">"Olentangy Boat House Destroyed." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 30, 1934. Page 1.</ref><ref name="thenandnow" />		The "Boathouse" was seriously damaged by the 1913 flood and was remodeled to become the Olentangy Canoe Club after a new dam was built on the river.<ref name="candb" /><ref name="historian2">Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Page 11.</ref> The main part of the building was torn down on April 19, 1914,<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 19, 1914. Page 12.</ref> and replaced with a one-and-a-half-story structure.<ref name="fire">"Olentangy Boat House Destroyed." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' March 30, 1934. Page 1.</ref><ref name="thenandnow" />

	==Canoe Regattas==		==Canoe Regattas==

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	\| section = The ~~Grove~~		\| section = The Ravine
	\| built = 1880		\| built = 1880
	\| opened = 1891		\| opened = 1891

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