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{{Infobox attraction | |||
| name = Aerodrome | |||
| othernames = Bandstand<br />Second Bandstand<br />Band Shell | |||
| type = Music and Performances | |||
| section = North | |||
| built = 1910 | |||
| opened = 1910 | |||
| closed = 1937 (park closure) | |||
| numstories = 1 | |||
}} | |||
The [[Band Shell]], sometimes called the '''Aerodrome''' was a performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 10 June 1910. Pg. 20.</ref> Built in the north end of the park,<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 2 June 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> between the [[Swimming Pool]] and the [[Whirlwind]], it had seats for over 1,000 people and showed concerts, moving pictures, illustrated songs, Franz Rangler's troupe of 20 Tyrolean singers, and more.<ref>"Grand Stand at Park Pool." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch''. 12 June 1920. Pg. 12.</ref> It was a free attraction at the park.<ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 19 May 1910. Pg. 14.</ref><ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 25 May 1910. Pg. 14.</ref> | |||
For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the Aerodrome read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire ran to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.<ref>"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 30 June 1910. Pg. 16.</ref> | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Bandstand (South)|South Bandstand]] | |||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:Attractions]] | |||
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[[Category:Added in 1910]] | |||
[[Category:Closed in 1937]] | |||
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Revision as of 17:34, 12 August 2024
Aerodrome
| Other Name(s) | Bandstand Second Bandstand Band Shell |
|---|---|
| Type | Music and Performances |
| Park Section | North |
| Built | 1910 |
| Opened | 1910 |
| Closed | 1937 (park closure) |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
The Band Shell, sometimes called the Aerodrome was a performance space that replaced the old bandstand in 1910.[1] Built in the north end of the park,[2] between the Swimming Pool and the Whirlwind, it had seats for over 1,000 people and showed concerts, moving pictures, illustrated songs, Franz Rangler's troupe of 20 Tyrolean singers, and more.[3] It was a free attraction at the park.[4][5]
For the Fourth of July 1910, people on the grand stage of the Aerodrome read round-by-round progress of the historic Jeffries-Johnson fight over a special wire ran to the park for the event. Vaudeville and moving pictures were also shown that week.[6]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 June 1910. Pg. 20.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 June 1910. Pg. 14.
- ↑ "Grand Stand at Park Pool." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 12 June 1920. Pg. 12.
- ↑ Columbus Evening Dispatch. 19 May 1910. Pg. 14.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 25 May 1910. Pg. 14.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 30 June 1910. Pg. 16.