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The outdoor [[Amphitheater]] was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,<ref name="candb">Hyatt, Shirley. ''Clintonville and Beechwold.'' Arcadia Publishing, 2009.</ref> located south of the [[Figure Eight Toboggan|Figure Eight]], overlooking the river.<ref name="oldnew">"Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.</ref><ref>Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine.'' 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.</ref><ref>"The story of the local world-class amusement park you’ve probably never heard of." ''614Now.'' 14 November 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of</ref> | The outdoor [[Amphitheater]] was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,<ref name="candb">Hyatt, Shirley. ''Clintonville and Beechwold.'' Arcadia Publishing, 2009.</ref> located south of the [[Figure Eight Toboggan|Figure Eight]], overlooking the river.<ref name="oldnew">"Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.</ref><ref>Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine.'' 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.</ref><ref>"The story of the local world-class amusement park you’ve probably never heard of." ''614Now.'' 14 November 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of</ref> It opened in 1921, and held performances were held twice a day and moved to the [[Theater]] on rainy days.<ref name="oldnew" /> | ||
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<metadesc>The Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park located south of the Figure Eight Toboggan, near the Olentangy River.</metadesc> | <metadesc>The Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park located south of the Figure Eight Toboggan, near the Olentangy River.</metadesc> | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 13 June 2024
Amphitheater
| Type | Music and Performances |
|---|---|
| Park Section | West |
| Opened | 1921 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Length | 56 feet |
| Width | 35 feet |
The outdoor Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music and performances at Olentangy Park,[1] located south of the Figure Eight, overlooking the river.[2][3][4] It opened in 1921, and held performances were held twice a day and moved to the Theater on rainy days.[2]
Description
The amphitheater was a 56 by 35-ft. stage made of concrete, brick, and stucco. It was fully equipped with lights and scenery.[2]
References
- ↑ Hyatt, Shirley. Clintonville and Beechwold. Arcadia Publishing, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.
- ↑ Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine. 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.
- ↑ "The story of the local world-class amusement park you’ve probably never heard of." 614Now. 14 November 2022. https://614now.com/2022/explore-columbus/adventures/the-story-of-the-local-world-class-amusement-park-youve-probably-never-heard-of