Amphitheater
Amphitheater
| Other Name(s) | Open-Air Theater |
|---|---|
| Type | Music and Performances Sports |
| Park Section | The Grove |
| Built | 1921 |
| Opened | 1921 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Length | 56 feet |
| Width | 35 feet |
The outdoor Amphitheater was an open-air attraction for music, performances, and sports at Olentangy Park,[1][2] located south of the Figure Eight, in the Grove, overlooking the ravine and Olentangy River.[3][4][5][6] It opened in 1921 and held performances including vaudeville, amateur acts, wrestling, and boxing[3] were held twice a day and moved to the Theater on rainy days.[4]
Description
The amphitheater was a 56-by-35-foot stage made of concrete, brick, and stucco. It was fully equipped with lights and scenery.[4]
References
- ↑ Hyatt, Shirley. 2009. Clintonville and Beechwold. Arcadia Publishing.
- ↑ Liebold, Chris. "Olentangy Amusement Park and Clinton-Como Park." Columbus Foundation Fellowship Programs. July 10, 2014. Blog post.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Barrett, Richard E. 1984. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." Columbus and Central Ohio Historian No. 1. April 1984. Page 15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. May 29, 1921.
- ↑ Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. June 6, 1954.
- ↑ "The story of the local world-class amusement park you've probably never heard of." 614Now. Nov. 14, 2022.