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The [[Aerodrome]] was a performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 10 June 1910. Pg. 20.</ref> Built in the north end of the park,<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 2 June 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> it had seats for over 1,000 people and showed concerts, moving pictures, illustrated songs, Franz Rangler's troupe of 20 Tyrolean singers, and more. It was a free attraction at the park.<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 19 May 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> This was also called a "Band Shell"<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 25 May 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> | The [[Aerodrome]] was a performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 10 June 1910. Pg. 20.</ref> Built in the north end of the park,<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 2 June 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> it had seats for over 1,000 people and showed concerts, moving pictures, illustrated songs, Franz Rangler's troupe of 20 Tyrolean singers, and more. It was a free attraction at the park.<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 19 May 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> This was also called a "Band Shell"<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 25 May 1910. Pg. 14.</ref>. | ||
For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the Aerodrome read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire ran to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 30 June 1910. Pg. 16.</ref> | For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the Aerodrome read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire ran to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 30 June 1910. Pg. 16.</ref> | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Bandstand (South)|South Bandstand]] | * [[Bandstand (South)|South Bandstand]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 01:18, 12 August 2024
Aerodrome
| Other Name(s) | Bandstand Second Bandstand Band Shell |
|---|---|
| Type | Music and Performances |
| Park Section | North |
| Built | 1910 |
| Opened | 1910 |
| Closed | 1937 (Park closure) |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
The Aerodrome was a performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.[1] Built in the north end of the park,[2] it had seats for over 1,000 people and showed concerts, moving pictures, illustrated songs, Franz Rangler's troupe of 20 Tyrolean singers, and more. It was a free attraction at the park.[3] This was also called a "Band Shell"[4].
For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the Aerodrome read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire ran to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.[5]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 June 1910. Pg. 20.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 June 1910. Pg. 14.
- ↑ Columbus Evening Dispatch. 19 May 1910. Pg. 14.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 25 May 1910. Pg. 14.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 30 June 1910. Pg. 16.