History: 1930-1949
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History: 1930-1949
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1800-1909
1910-1929 1930-1949
1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1994 ]
1930
- The Great Depression
- 70% cut in budget in 1932
- 55 tennis courts in 1930 cut to 40 by 1936
- One park acquired until 1941
- WPA Projects (1935-1939) included
- Improvements to playgrounds and fields
- Improvements at Indian Village Camp and Griggs Reservoir
1931
1936
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Sunshine Community Center built by Public Service (demolished and replaced in 2006 as Dodge Community Center)
1943
- Recreation Commission Formed
1944
- Fuller Farm Property acquired and in 1949 named Whetstone Park to perpetuate the name the first settlers gave the Olentangy River.
Ray Dietz, appointed Superintendent
Parks & Forestry
Part of the Public Service Department and oversaw parks and street trees. From the mid 1940’s to the early 1960’s, the Division ‘s special events were widely known throughout the city of Columbus. Annual Flower Shows on the City Hall grounds drew thousands of daily visitors First flower show held in 1944 and grew substantially over the following years that highlighted 15,000 chrysanthemums (250 varieties), floral and landscaping exhibits The outdoor shows are the predecessor of today’s indoor Home and Garden show.
1945
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1800-1909
1910-1929 1930-1949
1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1994 ]