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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
"Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra performed in the [[Dancing Pavilion (2)|Dancing Pavilion]].<ref>"Park to Open Easter." ''The Columbus Dispatch.'' April 9, 1922. Page 8.</ref> | |||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
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| Leadership | The Olentangy Park Company Joseph W. Dusenbury, president William J. Dusenbury Joseph F. Luft, manager |
|---|---|
| Pre-season | Began April 16, 1922 |
| New Attractions | Casino (2) Dodgem Joy Mill Photographic Gallery (4) Red Devil |
| Band(s) | "Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra |
| Park Size | 90 acres |
Olentangy Park opened its 1922 season on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922.[1] The park closed ...
Park Improvements
The Dusenbury Brothers added a new artistic iron fence along the High Street frontage for one-third of a mile. The fence had a concrete base with artistic brick columns every 50 feet. The parking lot was enlarged.[2] They tore down the Colonnade and the restaurant building.[1] The parking space near the High Street entrance was improved. They constructed a new concrete bridge across the ravine where the Photo Gallery was located.[3] The grounds were graded, and new walks were added.[2]
For ride and attraction changes, see the Rides and Attractions section.
Rides and Attractions
New Casino
Main Article: Casino (2)
A big refreshment building, the Casino (2) was built across from the Open-Air Stage. [1]
New Dodgem
Main Article: Dodgem
The Dodgem was a bumper car ride. The structure was 80 feet by 100 feet.[1]
New Red Devil
The Red Devil replaced the Scenic Coaster.[1][2]
New Carousel Building
Main Article: Grand Carousel
A big circular carousel building was built just south of the Circle Swing.[2]
Children's Playground Enlarged
The Children's Playground was enlarged when the move of the Whip added space.[2]
Joy Mill Enlarged
Main Article: Joy Mill
The Joy Mill was remodeled and enlarged.[2]
The Whip Moved
Main Article: The Whip
The Whip was moved from the Grove to the north end, between the Whirlwind and Shoot-the-Chutes.[1]
List of Rides and Attractions
- Amphitheater
- Arena
- Band Shell
- Bandstand (South)
- Box ball alleys
- Canoe Club Boathouse
- Carousel
- Casino (2) NEW
- Children's Playground
- Circle Swing
- Dodgem NEW
- Dancing Pavilion
- Double Whirl
- Electric Autos
- Ferris Wheel
- Figure Eight Toboggan
- Floral Conservatory & Greenhouse
- The Fun House
- General Playground
- Grand Carousel
- Gypsy Camp
- Joy Mill
- Merry-Go-Round (1)
- Merry-Go-Round (3)
- Millrace and Fish Pond
- Miniature Railway
- Motion Pictures
- Ye Olde Mill (2)
- Over-the-Top
- Palm Garden
- Palmistry
- Photographic Gallery (4) NEW
- Pony and Camel Track
- Red Devil NEW
- Shoot-the-Chutes
- Shooting Gallery
- Snake Den
- Swimming Pool
- Swings
- Theater
- Water Toboggan
- The Whip MOVED
- Whirlwind
- Zoological Garden
Theater and Vaudeville
Olentangy Park Theater
Main Article: Olentangy Park Theater
The theater opened for the season on ...
Vaudeville
Vaudeville acts began on ...
Stunts and Outdoor Shows
Music
"Saxy" Strahl's Orchestra performed in the Dancing Pavilion.[4]
Sports
Activities
List of Activities
- Billiards
- Boating
- Box Ball
- Bowling
- Dancing
- Dining
- Fishing
- Fortune Telling
- General Games
- Penny Arcades
- Picnics
- Pony Rides
- Swimming
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Spring Building at Olentangy." The Columbus Dispatch. March 24, 1922. Page 14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Big Improvement at Park." The Columbus Dispatch. April 2, 1922. Page 8.
- ↑ "Future of Olentangy Park." The Columbus Dispatch. July 17, 1921. Page 29.
- ↑ "Park to Open Easter." The Columbus Dispatch. April 9, 1922. Page 8.