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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref> the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref> the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906, and another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown whether it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906, and another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown whether it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.
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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref> the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref> the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906 ~~until~~ another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906, and another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown whether it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.

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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref>, the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref> the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.

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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' ~~February~~ 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref>, the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Feb. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref>, the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was {{Tooltip \|text = 120 feet\|tooltip = 36.6 meters}} square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned~~. 1975~~. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch,'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.

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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> ~~Built~~ just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> ~~There was~~ an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref>Although it was to be built south of the Colonnade,<ref>"Resorts are Planning Many Improvements." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' February 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref>, the structure was constructed just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> This allowed an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. 1975. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch,'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. 1975. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch,'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.

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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, OH).'' 14 ~~June~~ 1906. Pg. 2. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 15 ~~April~~ 1905. ~~Pg.~~ 7.</ref> There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 ~~March~~ 1906. ~~Pg.~~ 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio),'' June 14, 1906. Page 2. Accessed through Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' April 15, 1905. Page 7.</ref> There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' March 18, 1906. Page 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' 23 ~~April~~ 1975. ~~Pg.~~ C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. 1975. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch,'' April 23, 1975. Page C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.

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	A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, OH).'' 14 June 1906. Pg. 2. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 15 April 1905. Pg. 7.</ref> There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 31.</ref>		A '''Roller Skating Rink''' building was built and operated at Olentangy Park in 1906.<ref name="logan">"Olentangy Park." ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, OH).'' 14 June 1906. Pg. 2. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634143/ Clip 1] \| [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park-pa/1634148/ Clip 2]</ref> Built just east of the Colonnade and north of the ravine, between the Colonnade and High Street.<ref>"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 15 April 1905. Pg. 7.</ref> There was an additional approach from High Street, most likely where Kinnear Place Drive is now. Famous local architect Frank L. Packard drew up the plans. It was designed to have a Spanish style and to be "one of the most elaborate and attractive buildings erected." The rink was 120 feet (36.6 meters) square. There were refreshment parlors, a band balcony, and retiring rooms for men and women.<ref>"Improvements in Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 18 March 1906. Pg. 31.</ref>

	Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction.		Since it was only mentioned in 1906 until another portable skating rink was built in 1915, it is unknown if it was only planned or turned into another attraction. There was a roller skating rink that was later turned into the office building at Zoo Park, but since it was moved and still in use in 1975,<ref>Stout, Ned. "Zoo Park Season Starts with Look to Past." ''Columbus Dispatch.'' 23 April 1975. Pg. C-1.</ref> it is unknown if it was the same building.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==