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	* The Olentangy Park Company was incorporated.		* The Olentangy Park Company was incorporated.
	* The Columbus Street Railway Company transferred its lease to Joseph W. Dusenbury and Eli West,<ref>"Conspiracy Charged By J. W. Dusenbury and His Friends." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 1, 1899. Page 6.</ref><ref name="guilty">"Simply 'Referred' Was That Long-Looked-For Report." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 8, 1899. Page 5.</ref><ref name="started">"Olentangy Park Started as Beer Garden in '90's." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 30, 1931. Page 18-G.</ref> but is often seen as being purchased by Joseph W. and Will J. Dusenbury or "The Dusenbury Brothers."<ref>Lentz, Ed. [https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/10/04/columbus-amusement-parks-once-were-entertainment-hot-spots/5886060001/ "Columbus' amusement parks once were entertainment hot spots."] ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Oct. 4, 2021. Accessed on July 22, 2022.</ref> The Dusenbury Brothers also owned nearby Minerva Park and the Southern, Grand, and other theaters in Columbus.<ref name="historian" />		* The Columbus Street Railway Company transferred its lease to Joseph W. Dusenbury and Eli West,<ref>"Conspiracy Charged By J. W. Dusenbury and His Friends." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 1, 1899. Page 6.</ref><ref name="guilty">"Simply 'Referred' Was That Long-Looked-For Report." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 8, 1899. Page 5.</ref><ref name="started">"Olentangy Park Started as Beer Garden in '90's." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 30, 1931. Page 18-G.</ref> but is often seen as being purchased by Joseph W. and Will J. Dusenbury or "The Dusenbury Brothers."<ref>Lentz, Ed. [https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/10/04/columbus-amusement-parks-once-were-entertainment-hot-spots/5886060001/ "Columbus' amusement parks once were entertainment hot spots."] ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Oct. 4, 2021. Accessed on July 22, 2022.</ref> The Dusenbury Brothers also owned nearby Minerva Park and the Southern, Grand, and other theaters in Columbus.<ref name="historian" />
	* The [[Olentangy Park ~~Casino and~~ Theater]] was built just north of the ravine.<ref name="locationchange">"Location is Changed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 27, 1899. Page 7.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901-2">''[https://sanborn-ohioweblibrary-org.oh0057.oplin.org/viewer/?id=13464 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901, Sheet 63. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1922">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map.</ref><ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Company, Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref>		* The [[Olentangy Park Theater]] was built just north of the ravine.<ref name="locationchange">"Location is Changed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 27, 1899. Page 7.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901-2">''[https://sanborn-ohioweblibrary-org.oh0057.oplin.org/viewer/?id=13464 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901, Sheet 63. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1922">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map.</ref><ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Company, Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref>
	* The park's first funhouse, the [[Crystal Maze]] is built.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" />		* The park's first funhouse, the [[Crystal Maze]] is built.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" />
	* A wing in the [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|first Dancing Pavilion]] is closed and a [[Bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] is installed.<ref name="locationchange" /><ref name="illustrated1899-26" />		* A wing in the [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|first Dancing Pavilion]] is closed and a [[Bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] is installed.<ref name="locationchange" /><ref name="illustrated1899-26" />

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	* A new [[Merry-Go-Round (2)\|Carousel]] is placed in the structure of the old [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|Dancing Pavilion]].<ref name="opening1906">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref name="auspicious">"Auspicious Day for Park Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 30, 1906. Page 6.</ref>		* A new [[Merry-Go-Round (2)\|Carousel]] is placed in the structure of the old [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|Dancing Pavilion]].<ref name="opening1906">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref name="auspicious">"Auspicious Day for Park Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 30, 1906. Page 6.</ref>
	* The park's first [[Roller Skating Rink (Building)\|Roller Skating Rink]] was added near the southeast entrance with an approach from High Street.		* The park's first [[Roller Skating Rink (Building)\|Roller Skating Rink]] was added near the southeast entrance with an approach from High Street.
	* Several attractions are added including [[Fantasma]], [[~~Creation or~~ The Great Hereafter]], [[Photographic Gallery (2)\|Photographic Gallery]], [[Moving Pictures\|Theatorium]], and [[Tours of the World]].		* Several attractions are added including [[Fantasma]], [[The Great Hereafter]], [[Photographic Gallery (2)\|Photographic Gallery]], [[Moving Pictures\|Theatorium]], and [[Tours of the World]].
	* [[Temple of Mirth]] was added to a new Midway north of the planned Dancing Pavilion.		* [[Temple of Mirth]] was added to a new Midway north of the planned Dancing Pavilion.
	* [[Egyptian Mystery]] and [[The Third Degree]] are added to the [[Colonnade]].<ref name="colpost">Postcard. [https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/postcard/id/41463 "Olentangy Park, Columbus, Ohio."] Published by The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. 206.966 JV Accessed through Columbus Metropolitan Library Digital Collections.</ref> The latter for only a year.		* [[Egyptian Mystery]] and [[The Third Degree]] are added to the [[Colonnade]].<ref name="colpost">Postcard. [https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/postcard/id/41463 "Olentangy Park, Columbus, Ohio."] Published by The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. 206.966 JV Accessed through Columbus Metropolitan Library Digital Collections.</ref> The latter for only a year.

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	* The Olentangy Park Company was incorporated.		* The Olentangy Park Company was incorporated.
	* The Columbus Street Railway Company transferred its lease to Joseph W. Dusenbury and Eli West,<ref>"Conspiracy Charged By J. W. Dusenbury and His Friends." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 1, 1899. Page 6.</ref><ref name="guilty">"Simply 'Referred' Was That Long-Looked-For Report." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 8, 1899. Page 5.</ref><ref name="started">"Olentangy Park Started as Beer Garden in '90's." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 30, 1931. Page 18-G.</ref> but is often seen as being purchased by Joseph W. and Will J. Dusenbury or "The Dusenbury Brothers."<ref>Lentz, Ed. [https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/10/04/columbus-amusement-parks-once-were-entertainment-hot-spots/5886060001/ "Columbus' amusement parks once were entertainment hot spots."] ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Oct. 4, 2021. Accessed on July 22, 2022.</ref> The Dusenbury Brothers also owned nearby Minerva Park and the Southern, Grand, and other theaters in Columbus.<ref name="historian" />		* The Columbus Street Railway Company transferred its lease to Joseph W. Dusenbury and Eli West,<ref>"Conspiracy Charged By J. W. Dusenbury and His Friends." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 1, 1899. Page 6.</ref><ref name="guilty">"Simply 'Referred' Was That Long-Looked-For Report." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 8, 1899. Page 5.</ref><ref name="started">"Olentangy Park Started as Beer Garden in '90's." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Aug. 30, 1931. Page 18-G.</ref> but is often seen as being purchased by Joseph W. and Will J. Dusenbury or "The Dusenbury Brothers."<ref>Lentz, Ed. [https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/10/04/columbus-amusement-parks-once-were-entertainment-hot-spots/5886060001/ "Columbus' amusement parks once were entertainment hot spots."] ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Oct. 4, 2021. Accessed on July 22, 2022.</ref> The Dusenbury Brothers also owned nearby Minerva Park and the Southern, Grand, and other theaters in Columbus.<ref name="historian" />
	* The [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] was built just north of the ravine.<ref name="locationchange">"Location is Changed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 27, 1899. Page 7.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901-2">''[https://sanborn-ohioweblibrary-org.oh0057.oplin.org/viewer/?id=13464 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901, Sheet 63. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1922">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map.</ref><ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Company, Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref>		* The [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] was built just north of the ravine.<ref name="locationchange">"Location is Changed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 27, 1899. Page 7.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_003/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1901-2">''[https://sanborn-ohioweblibrary-org.oh0057.oplin.org/viewer/?id=13464 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, Vol. 1, 1901, Sheet 63. Map.</ref><ref name="sanborn1922">''[https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn06656_008/ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.]'' Sanborn Map Company, - 1922 Vol. 3, 1922, 1922. Map.</ref><ref>''General Map, The Olentangy Amusement Company, Columbus, Ohio,'' 1924.</ref>
	* The park's first funhouse, the [[Crystal Maze]] is built.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" />		* The park's first funhouse, the [[Crystal Maze]] is built.<ref name="sanborn1901" /><ref name="sanborn1901-2" />
	* A wing in the [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|first Dancing Pavilion]] is closed and a [[Bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] is installed.<ref name="locationchange" /><ref name="illustrated1899-26" />		* A wing in the [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|first Dancing Pavilion]] is closed and a [[Bowling alleys\|bowling alley]] is installed.<ref name="locationchange" /><ref name="illustrated1899-26" />

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	* New cement walkways are laid, and new globe lamps and fancy light poles are added throughout the park.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		* New cement walkways are laid, and new globe lamps and fancy light poles are added throughout the park.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref>
	* The [[Crazy House]], [[Double Whirl]], [[Electric Autos]], and a millrace and fish pond are added.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		* The [[Crazy House]], [[Double Whirl]], [[Electric Autos]], and a millrace and fish pond are added.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref>
	* In July, a major fire destroys 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>) 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]].		* In July, a major fire destroys 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>) 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]].

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	* The Columbus Street Railway Company built the land the Villa Tavern stood at the end of one of the trolley lines.<ref name="historian">~~Barret~~, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Pages 5-9.</ref>		* The Columbus Street Railway Company built the land the Villa Tavern stood at the end of one of the trolley lines.<ref name="historian">Barrett, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." ''Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1.'' April 1984. Pages 5-9.</ref>
	* "The Villa" is officially named "Olentangy Park" when "volunteer"<ref name="renamed">"The Villa Renamed at Last." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1896. Page 7.</ref> or John R. Cook<ref>{{Cite news \|lastname = Fairfax\|firstname = Betty\|articletitle = Betty Fairfax's Ready Advice\|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch\|date = July 1, 1918\|page = 12 }}</ref> wins a ''Columbus Dispatch'' naming contest.<ref name="historian" />		* "The Villa" is officially named "Olentangy Park" when "volunteer"<ref name="renamed">"The Villa Renamed at Last." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1896. Page 7.</ref> or John R. Cook<ref>{{Cite news \|lastname = Fairfax\|firstname = Betty\|articletitle = Betty Fairfax's Ready Advice\|pub = Columbus Evening Dispatch\|date = July 1, 1918\|page = 12 }}</ref> wins a ''Columbus Dispatch'' naming contest.<ref name="historian" />
	* The park opened for its first season on June 12, 1896.<ref name="illustrated1899-26">"Olentangy Park." ''Illustrated Guide to Columbus 1899.'' Page 26.</ref>		* The park opened for its first season on June 12, 1896.<ref name="illustrated1899-26">"Olentangy Park." ''Illustrated Guide to Columbus 1899.'' Page 26.</ref>

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	* New cement walkways are laid, and new globe lamps and fancy light poles are added throughout the park.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		* New cement walkways are laid, and new globe lamps and fancy light poles are added throughout the park.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." March 26, 1911. Page 10.</ref>
	* The [[Crazy House]], [[Double Whirl]], [[Electric Autos]], and a ~~[[Millrace and Fish Pond\|~~millrace and fish pond]] are added.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref>		* The [[Crazy House]], [[Double Whirl]], [[Electric Autos]], and a millrace and fish pond are added.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch." April 22, 1911. Page 10.</ref>
	* In July, a major fire destroys 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>) 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]].		* In July, a major fire destroys 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>) 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]].

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	* The Columbus Street Railway Company builds a new steel trestle bridge to replace the wooden one that went from High Street to Olentangy Park, expanding it to two tracks.<ref>"Steel Trestle." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' ~~May 28~~, 1901. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Bond was Filed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 13, 1901. Page 12.</ref><ref>"The New Loop." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 10, 1901. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Real Estate Transfers." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 10, 1901. Page 10.</ref>		* The Columbus Street Railway Company builds a new steel trestle bridge to replace the wooden one that went from High Street to Olentangy Park, expanding it to two tracks.<ref>"Steel Trestle." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 27, 1901. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Bond was Filed." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 13, 1901. Page 12.</ref><ref>"The New Loop." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 10, 1901. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Real Estate Transfers." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 10, 1901. Page 10.</ref>
	* J. W. Dusenbury secretly signs a 99-year lease on the park's property, renewal forever, beginning in March 1901 from Henry T. Chittenden and his ex-wife Henrietta B. Burgher, discovered through a land dispute. The Columbus Railway Company waives its lease on the property. This adds 27 acres to the park.<ref>"H.T. Chittenden Sued." ''Friday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 13, 1902. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Mrs. Burgher's Note." ''Wednesday Columbus Dispatch.'' July 23, 1902. Page 7.</ref>		* J. W. Dusenbury secretly signs a 99-year lease on the park's property, renewal forever, beginning in March 1901, from Henry T. Chittenden and his ex-wife Henrietta B. Burgher, discovered through a land dispute. The Columbus Railway Company waives its lease on the property. This adds 27 acres to the park.<ref>"H.T. Chittenden Sued." ''Friday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 13, 1902. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Mrs. Burgher's Note." ''Wednesday Columbus Dispatch.'' July 23, 1902. Page 7.</ref>
	* A new dining hall and restaurant are added.<ref name="opening1901">"Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 19, 1901. Page 12.</ref>		* A new dining hall and restaurant are added.<ref name="opening1901">"Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 19, 1901. Page 12.</ref>

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	* The [[Circle Swing]] is installed near the Figure Eight.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref>		* The [[Circle Swing]] is installed near the Figure Eight.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref>
	* The first [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Olde Mill]] or Auquarama opens.<ref name="newgreenhouse" />		* The first [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Olde Mill]] or Auquarama opens.<ref name="newgreenhouse" />
	* The Zoological Garden expands to three times ~~the~~ size. One of the additions includes a large, pressed-brick animal house.<ref name="coneyisland" />		* The Zoological Garden expands to three times its size. One of the additions includes a large, pressed-brick animal house.<ref name="coneyisland" />
	* The [[Down and Out]] slide is added and only lasts a year.<ref>"Real Opening Day at Olentangy Park Today." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 22, 1904. Page 4.</ref>		* The [[Down and Out]] slide is added and only lasts a year.<ref>"Real Opening Day at Olentangy Park Today." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 22, 1904. Page 4.</ref>
	* The [[Boathouse]] boats are swept away in a July flood over the dam, landing near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats are recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>		* The [[Boathouse]] boats are swept away in a July flood over the dam, landing near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats are recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>
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	* To make room for the growth of the zoo, the park grounds are extended to Doddridge Street, making the park around 100 acres.<ref name="opening1905">"Opening of Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 16, 1905. Page 6.</ref>		* To make room for the growth of the zoo, the park grounds are extended to Doddridge Street, making the park around 100 acres.<ref name="opening1905">"Opening of Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 16, 1905. Page 6.</ref>
	* "[[Fair Japan]]," a Japanese Village exhibit is built on 10 acres<ref name="opening1905" /> at the park.<ref name="historian" />		* "[[Fair Japan]]," a Japanese Village exhibit, is built on 10 acres<ref name="opening1905" /> at the park.<ref name="historian" />
	* New [[Floral Conservatory\|Greenhouses]] and a Palm Garden are built.		* New [[Floral Conservatory\|Greenhouses]] and a Palm Garden are built.
	* Deep wells are built to provide cold drinking water to patrons.<ref name="opening1905" />		* Deep wells are built to provide cold drinking water to patrons.<ref name="opening1905" />
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	* The new, larger [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]] is completed and opens to the public. It is the largest dancing pavilion in Ohio.<ref name="opening1907">"Olentangy Park to Be Opened April 28." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 29, 1907. Page 16.</ref><ref name="climbers">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 20, 1907. Page 4.</ref>		* The new, larger [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]] is completed and opens to the public. It is the largest dancing pavilion in Ohio.<ref name="opening1907">"Olentangy Park to Be Opened April 28." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' March 29, 1907. Page 16.</ref><ref name="climbers">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 20, 1907. Page 4.</ref>
	* The [[Igorrote Village]] exhibit opens and runs for two years.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 20, 1907. Page 4.</ref>		* The [[Igorrote Village]] exhibit opens and runs for two years.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 20, 1907. Page 4.</ref>
	* The [[Gypsy Camp]] opens featuring Queen Stella, the "genuine gypsy fortune teller."		* The [[Gypsy Camp]] opens, featuring Queen Stella, the "genuine gypsy fortune teller."

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	* The Olentangy Canoe Club holds its first annual regatta at the [[Boathouse]], where there were 22 canoes.<ref name="canoe">"Canoeists Will Organize a Club." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 26, 1909. Page 2.</ref><ref>"Canoeists Have Fine Sport in a Regatta." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Aug. 29, 1909. Page 8.</ref>		* The Olentangy Canoe Club holds its first annual regatta at the [[Boathouse]], where there were 22 canoes.<ref name="canoe">"Canoeists Will Organize a Club." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 26, 1909. Page 2.</ref><ref>"Canoeists Have Fine Sport in a Regatta." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Aug. 29, 1909. Page 8.</ref>
	* The new north Midway opens with [[Arcadia]], [[Automatic Vaudeville]], and [[Love's Voyage]].<ref name="opening1909">"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref> It was built around the [[Temple of Mirth]] and just north of the [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].		* The new north Midway opens with [[Arcadia]], [[Automatic Vaudeville]], and [[Love's Voyage]].<ref name="opening1909">"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 11, 1909. Page 5.</ref> It was built around the [[Temple of Mirth]] and just north of the [[Dancing Pavilion (2)\|Dancing Pavilion]].
	* The [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] was built at the ~~most northern~~ part of the park.<ref name="pano">"Panoramic Views of Olentangy Park Showing Many New Amusement Structures Being Erected on Newly Acquired Tract of 25 Acres to North." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 28, 1909. Page 1.</ref><ref name="opening1909" />		* The [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] was built at the northernmost part of the park.<ref name="pano">"Panoramic Views of Olentangy Park Showing Many New Amusement Structures Being Erected on Newly Acquired Tract of 25 Acres to North." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' March 28, 1909. Page 1.</ref><ref name="opening1909" />
	* Across from the Midway, the [[Whirlwind]] coaster, [[Ocean Wave]], and Ferris Wheel were built north of [[Fair Japan]].<ref name="pano" /><ref name="opening1909" />		* Across from the Midway, the [[Whirlwind]] coaster, [[Ocean Wave]], and Ferris Wheel were built north of [[Fair Japan]].<ref name="pano" /><ref name="opening1909" />
	* The [[Panama Canal Exhibit]] is added to the [[Colonnade]] for a year.		* The [[Panama Canal Exhibit]] is added to the [[Colonnade]] for a year.
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	* A 6-foot (possibly meant 60-foot) cement sidewalk is added that ~~went~~ from the main entrance to the north end of the ravine and a space at the attractions.<ref name="april31910">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 3, 1910. Page 5.</ref><ref name="april101910">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 10, 1910. Page 5.</ref>		* A 6-foot (possibly meant 60-foot) cement sidewalk is added that goes from the main entrance to the north end of the ravine and a space at the attractions.<ref name="april31910">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 3, 1910. Page 5.</ref><ref name="april101910">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 10, 1910. Page 5.</ref>
	* A new automobile and carriage entrance with a fancy gateway entrance is constructed on High Street just north of the ravine. A space at the west end of this driveway is set aside for parking automobiles.		* A new automobile and carriage entrance with a fancy gateway entrance is constructed on High Street just north of the ravine. A space at the west end of this driveway is set aside for parking automobiles.
	* The [[The Destruction of Johnstown\|Johnstown Flood]] replaces [[Automatic Vaudeville]] and [[Dear Old Coney Island\|Coney Island]] replaces [[Love's Voyage]] in the Midway.		* The [[The Destruction of Johnstown\|Johnstown Flood]] replaces [[Automatic Vaudeville]] and [[Dear Old Coney Island\|Coney Island]] replaces [[Love's Voyage]] in the Midway.

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	* Improvements were made to the [[Ball Grounds]], and the Modern Woodmen baseball team changes its name to the Olentangy Athletic Club.<ref>"Amature Notes." ''Friday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 12, 1903. Page 11.</ref>		* Improvements were made to the [[Ball Grounds]], and the Modern Woodmen baseball team changes its name to the Olentangy Athletic Club.<ref>"Amature Notes." ''Friday Columbus Dispatch.'' June 12, 1903. Page 11.</ref>
	* The [[Cave of the Winds]], [[House of Trouble]], [[Laughing Gallery]], and [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] are built. The [[Cave of the Winds]] and [[House of Trouble]] are open for just one year.		* The [[Cave of the Winds]], [[House of Trouble]], [[Laughing Gallery]], and [[Ferris Wheel (1)\|Ferris Wheel]] are built. The [[Cave of the Winds]] and [[House of Trouble]] are open for just one year.
	* The Dusenburys open the [[Zoological Garden]]. The collection consists of buffalo, dromedaries, elk, deer, lions, leopards, bears, wild hogs, wild cats, foxes, fowls, and more.<ref name="zoo1">"Olentangy 'Zoo.'" ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' Jan. 24, 1903. Page 6.</ref>		* The Dusenburys open the Zoological Garden. The collection consists of buffalo, dromedaries, elk, deer, lions, leopards, bears, wild hogs, wild cats, foxes, fowls, and more.<ref name="zoo1">"Olentangy 'Zoo.'" ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' Jan. 24, 1903. Page 6.</ref>
	* Naturalist Oliver Davie moves an extensive collection of mounted birds and animals from Minerva Park to Olentangy Park's new [[Museum of Ornithology]].<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' May 3, 1903. Pages 8-9.</ref> An aquarium is built in the center of the building - the first of its kind in Columbus.<ref>"Birds and Fish." ''Saturday Columbus Dispatch.'' Feb. 28, 1903. Page 11.</ref>		* Naturalist Oliver Davie moves an extensive collection of mounted birds and animals from Minerva Park to Olentangy Park's new [[Museum of Ornithology]].<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' May 3, 1903. Pages 8-9.</ref> An aquarium is built in the center of the building - the first of its kind in Columbus.<ref>"Birds and Fish." ''Saturday Columbus Dispatch.'' Feb. 28, 1903. Page 11.</ref>
	* The [[Crystal Maze]] closes after four years in operation.		* The [[Crystal Maze]] closes after four years in operation.
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	* J. W. Dusenbury leases a tract of the Mackey land on the west side of High Street adjoining Olentangy Park for 10 years, and a Hays plot of land on the west side of High Street adjoining the land also for 10 years.<ref>"Olentangy Leases Filed." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 12, 1904. Page 7.</ref>		* J. W. Dusenbury leases a tract of the Mackey land on the west side of High Street, adjoining Olentangy Park, for 10 years, and a Hays plot of land on the west side of High Street, adjoining the land, also for 10 years.<ref>"Olentangy Leases Filed." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 12, 1904. Page 7.</ref>
	* The park expands to comprise over 100 square acres.<ref name="opening1904">"Grand Opening Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoo." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 24, 1904. Page 4.</ref>		* The park expands to comprise over 100 square acres.<ref name="opening1904">"Grand Opening Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoo." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 24, 1904. Page 4.</ref>
	* The [[Ball Grounds]] are enclosed.<ref name="opening1904" />		* The [[Ball Grounds]] are enclosed.<ref name="opening1904" />
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	* The [[Circle Swing]] is installed near the Figure Eight.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref>		* The [[Circle Swing]] is installed near the Figure Eight.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 1, 1904. Page 4.</ref>
	* The first [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Olde Mill]] or Auquarama opens.<ref name="newgreenhouse" />		* The first [[Ye Olde Mill (1)\|Ye Olde Mill]] or Auquarama opens.<ref name="newgreenhouse" />
	* The [[Zoological Garden]] expands to three times the size. One of the additions includes a large, pressed-brick animal house.<ref name="coneyisland" />		* The Zoological Garden expands to three times the size. One of the additions includes a large, pressed-brick animal house.<ref name="coneyisland" />
	* The [[Down and Out]] slide is added and only lasts a year.<ref>"Real Opening Day at Olentangy Park Today." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 22, 1904. Page 4.</ref>		* The [[Down and Out]] slide is added and only lasts a year.<ref>"Real Opening Day at Olentangy Park Today." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' May 22, 1904. Page 4.</ref>
	* The [[Boathouse]] boats are swept away in a July flood over the dam, landing near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats are recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>		* The [[Boathouse]] boats are swept away in a July flood over the dam, landing near residences. Only 19 of the 22 boats are recovered by the next day.<ref>"Out for Salvage." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 8, 1904. Page 3.</ref>
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	* To make room for the growth of the [[zoo]], the park grounds are extended to Doddridge Street, making the park around 100 acres.<ref name="opening1905">"Opening of Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 16, 1905. Page 6.</ref>		* To make room for the growth of the zoo, the park grounds are extended to Doddridge Street, making the park around 100 acres.<ref name="opening1905">"Opening of Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 16, 1905. Page 6.</ref>
	* "[[Fair Japan]]," a Japanese Village exhibit is built on 10 acres<ref name="opening1905" /> at the park.<ref name="historian" />		* "[[Fair Japan]]," a Japanese Village exhibit is built on 10 acres<ref name="opening1905" /> at the park.<ref name="historian" />
	* New [[Floral Conservatory\|Greenhouses]] and a [[Palm Garden]] are built.		* New [[Floral Conservatory\|Greenhouses]] and a Palm Garden are built.
	* Deep wells are built to provide cold drinking water to patrons.<ref name="opening1905" />		* Deep wells are built to provide cold drinking water to patrons.<ref name="opening1905" />
	* The [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|Dancing Pavilion]] closes after nine years of running to be replaced with a much larger building.		* The [[Dancing Pavilion (1)\|Dancing Pavilion]] closes after nine years of running to be replaced with a much larger building.