Amphitheater

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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

  1. ↑ Hyatt, Shirley. Clintonville and Beechwold. Arcadia Publishing, 2009.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Old and New Joys at Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 29 May 1921. Pg. 53.
  3. ↑ Sagstetter, Eugene P. "Remember Olentangy Park?" Columbus Sunday Dispatch Magazine. 6 June 1954. Pg. 120.
  4. ↑ "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