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The Columbus Street Railway Company opened the park for the 1898 season on | The Columbus Street Railway Company opened the park for the 1898 season on Sunday, May 29, 1898, after being postponed a day due to rain.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 28 May 1898. Pg. 7.</ref>< It was the third year in operation after being named Olentangy Park. Prior to opening, all the buildings were cleaned and painted and the boats were overhauled. Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 26 May 1898. Pg. 6.</ref><ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 27 May 1898. Pg. 11.</ref> | ||
==Rides and Attractions== | ==Rides and Attractions== | ||
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| Leadership | Columbus Street Railway Company |
|---|---|
| Season | 3 (under Olentangy Park name) |
| Band(s) | Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band |
The Columbus Street Railway Company opened the park for the 1898 season on Sunday, May 29, 1898, after being postponed a day due to rain.[1]< It was the third year in operation after being named Olentangy Park. Prior to opening, all the buildings were cleaned and painted and the boats were overhauled. Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season.[2][3]
Rides and Attractions
- Kinetoscope Views
- Merry-Go-Round
- Swings
Music and Performances
Fred Neddermeyer's band played throughout the season with two concerts every Sunday.[3]
Activities
Boating
Boating options at the park included Naptha launches as well as safe and speedy clinker-built row boats. Boats would run north of the boat house. The rebuilt pontoon bridge connected the west and east parts of the park.[3]
Bowling
The four bowling alleys that were destroyed in the spring floods were rebuilt for the opening.[3]
Other Activities
- Baseball
- General Games
- Picnics