Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand
The Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand is a nationally recognized historic district located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] The listing includes one contributing site and five contributing objects.[2] The town square, which is the site, was part of the original town plat in 1844. Landscaping projects were undertaken in the 1860s, 1911 and 1970–1971. In addition to the landscaping the sidewalks and curbing were installed in 1911. The bandstand in the center was designed by Des Moines architect Frank E. Wetherell, an Oskaloosa native, and built in 1912. The 29-foot (8.8 m) high octagonal structure is composed of concrete, iron and steel.
Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand | |
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  Location in Iowa  Location in United States | |
| Location | City Park Oskaloosa, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 41°17′42″N 92°38′38″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1912 (bandstand) |
| Architect | Frank E. Wetherell |
| Architectural style | Mixed (more than two styles from different periods) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000389[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 28, 1983 |
In addition to the bandstand, the other historic objects include the Spanish–American War torpedo (c. 1900); Chief Mahaska sculpture by Fry (1909); Gold Star Mothers' rose bed (c. 1920); and the Women's Relief Corps memorial (1920).[2] It was included in the Oskaloosa City Square Commercial Historic District, which surrounds it, in 1986.[3]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- William C. Page. "Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-04-28. with photo(s)
- James E. Jacobsen. "Oskaloosa City Square Commercial Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
