Amphitheater
Amphitheater
| Other Name(s) | Open-Air Theater |
|---|---|
| Type | Music and Performances Sports |
| Park Section | West |
| 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] located south of the Figure Eight, overlooking the revine and Olentangy River.[2][3][4][5] It opened in 1921, and held performances including vaudeville, amateur acts, wrestling, and boxing[2] were held twice a day and moved to the Theater on rainy days.[3]
Description
The amphitheater was a 56 by 35-ft. stage made of concrete, brick, and stucco. It was fully equipped with lights and scenery.[3]
References
- ↑ Hyatt, Shirley. Clintonville and Beechwold. Arcadia Publishing, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Barret, Richard E. "Olentangy Park: Four Decades of Fun." Columbus and Central Ohio Historian. Vol. 1. April 1984. Pg. 15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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