Dancing Pavilion (First)
| Other Name(s) | First Dancing Pavilion First Dance Hall |
|---|---|
| Type | Music and Performances Activity Space |
| Park Section | Center |
| Built | 1896 |
| Opened | 1896 |
| Closed | 1905 |
| Frame | Wood |
| Height | 24 feet (7.3 meter) |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
The original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park was built at the northern end of the new park in 1896. In 1899, a wing of the building was closed to have a first-class bowling alley put in.[1] It was replaced by a larger steel-frame building on the east side of the park in 1907. The original building served as the place to hold the Carousel or Merry-Go-Round[2][3].
Description
The original Dancing Pavilion building was 24 feet (7.3 meters) high and a hexagonal shape with 61 feet (20.3 meters) of dancing space. The floor was made of polished close-grain Georgia pine. Lit by incandescent lights along the arches, there was an arc lamp in the center. The band played from a kiosk of Turkish construction[4].
The Dusenburys sawed off part of the Dancing Pavilion in October 1903 to comply with a court order.[5]
Notes
The building most likely held the carousel, despite an article calling it a "merry-go-round[3]," since another article mentions the carousel's pipe organ being moved there[2] and photos show "Caroussel" on a building matching the description.
Gallery
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Colorized 1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
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1896 photo by Baker showing the original Dancing Pavilion at Olentangy Park.
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Page from The Columbus 400 showing Olentangy Park in its beginning with scenes of the original Dancing Pavilion, the Boathouse, and Castle Gate entrance.
See Also
References
- ↑ "Location is Changed." Columbus Evening Dispatch, March 27, 1899. Page 7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." Columbus Evening Dispatch, April 15, 1906. Page 7.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Auspicious Day for Park Opening." Columbus Evening Dispatch, April 30, 1906. Page 6.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park Opened." Columbus Evening Dispatch, June 13, 1896. Page 5.
- ↑ "Roadways Cleared Up." Monday Columbus Dispatch, November 2, 1903. Page 7.