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The '''North Bandstand''', sometimes called the '''Aerodrome''' was an open-air performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' June 10, 1910. Page 20.</ref> Built in the north end of the park,<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' June 2, 1910. Page 14.</ref> between [[Fair Japan]] and the [[Whirlwind]], it had seats for over 1,000 people and showed concerts, moving pictures, illustrated songs, Franz Rangler's troupe of twenty Tyrolean singers, and more. It was a free attraction at the park.<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 19, 1910. Page 14.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 25, 1910. Page 14.</ref>
The '''North Bandstand''', sometimes called the '''Aerodrome''' was an open-air performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 10, 1910. Page 20.</ref> Built in the northern end of the park,<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 2, 1910. Page 14.</ref> between [[Fair Japan]] and the [[Whirlwind]]. It was a free attraction at the park.<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 19, 1910. Page 14.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 25, 1910. Page 14.</ref>


For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the band shell 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,'' June 30, 1910. Page 16.</ref>
For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the band shell read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire run to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 30, 1910. Page 16.</ref>


Free motion picture shows were shown at the band shell each evening in 1913.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch,'' July 27, 1913. Page 5.</ref>
Free motion picture shows were shown at the band shell each evening in 1913.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' July 27, 1913. Page 5.</ref>


The North Bandstand was replaced with a [[Bandstand (3)|Band Shell]] for the 1920 season.
The North Bandstand was replaced with a [[Bandstand (3)|Band Shell]] for the 1920 season.

Revision as of 05:33, 14 June 2025

North Bandstand
Other Name(s) Bandstand
Aerodrome
Airdome
Type Music and Performances
Park Section North
Built 1910
Opened 1910
Closed 1919 (replaced)
Number of Stories 1

The North Bandstand, sometimes called the Aerodrome was an open-air performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.[1] Built in the northern end of the park,[2] between Fair Japan and the Whirlwind. It was a free attraction at the park.[3][4]

For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the band shell read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire run to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.[5]

Free motion picture shows were shown at the band shell each evening in 1913.[6]

The North Bandstand was replaced with a Band Shell for the 1920 season.

See Also

  • South Bandstand - Built in 1895 and existed prior to the park's opening
  • Band Shell (1) - Opened in 1920, replacing the North Bandstand near the Swimming Pool
  • Band Shell (2) - Opened in 1932, replacing the previous Band Shell

References

  1. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 10, 1910. Page 20.
  2. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 2, 1910. Page 14.
  3. ↑ Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 19, 1910. Page 14.
  4. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. May 25, 1910. Page 14.
  5. ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. June 30, 1910. Page 16.
  6. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. July 27, 1913. Page 5.