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A cement [[Checkerboard|Outdoor Checkerboard]], also known as the '''Giant Checkerboard''', was added to Olentangy Park in 1930<ref>Cherrington, H. E. "Looking Backward at Park and Forward to Film Season." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' Nov. 9, 1930. Page 6-F.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Receipts Almost Up to 1929." ''The Billboard.'' Nov. 1, 1930. Vol. 42. Issue 44. Page 61. Accessed through the Internet Archive.</ref> and contest matches were held for prizes until the park's final season in 1937. | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:21, 18 December 2025
Outdoor Checkerboard
| Other Name(s) | Giant Checkerboard |
|---|---|
| Type | Skill-Based Game Activity Space |
| Park Section | Unknown |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
A cement Outdoor Checkerboard, also known as the Giant Checkerboard, was added to Olentangy Park in 1930[1][2] and contest matches were held for prizes until the park's final season in 1937.
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