These can be found here.
"Minerva park featuring the jail, water tower, wishing well and entrance.
Art Work of Columbus OH709.771 A784, p. 38.
1897"
"The stone building included a water tower, telegraph office, and a one-room jail.
1900"
"Serves in 2001 as the administration building of the Minerva Park Golf Course.The housing subdivision of Minerva Park began construction 8/30/1927by Charles Foster Johnson.
Familiar Glimpses of Good Old Columbus Town OH917.7157 F198, # 9.
| 1945" |
"Minerva Park Casino opened June 27, 1897 and seated 2,500 people for minstrel, opera, and vaudeville shows.
"Casino" was built in four weeks at a cost of $50,000. It was demolished in 1925 and part of the lumber was used to build the Farmers Exchange Market on Israel Street in Westerville.
| Art Work of Columbus OH709.771 A784 p.37;Robert G. Stuart(552-1431 |
"Minerva Park Casino, a vaudeville and related events theater, opened June 27, 1897 with a seating capacity of 2,500.
Columbus Ohio OH977.13 C72 C7266, p. 16.
1900"
"Minerva Park opened July 13, 1895 on 150 acres north of Maplewood and east of Cleveland Avenue. The amusement park closed July 27, 1902 and the Minerva Park subdivision began construction August 30, 1927.
Columbus Ohio 1900 OH977.13 C72, C7266 p. 14.
1900"
Along with these photos there are some of Olentangy Park, the competition that ended the days of Minerva Amusement Park.
There are also two photos of interest to Minerva Park enthusiasts in the Westerville Public Library's collection. This can be accessed here.
"The trolley car carried passengers and freight to and from Westerville. A popular destination was Minerva Park, which for seven years operated as an amusement park."
"A new form of transportation reached Westerville. Local businessman Gary Meeker, disgruntled with railroad service, was instrumental in bringing the trolley to town."
If or as I continue to find more, I will share them here. If you happen to find any, please share as well!
Mr. Robert Stewart who lives on Alder Vista has an extensive collection of old village pictures. He has in the past had a display available at Founder's Day. He seems to be quite knowledgable on the history of Minerva Park.
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