East End in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
1893 Bandstand
City Engineer William Goodwin created the first plan of Fort Allen Park (above) with a roofed bandstand/gazebo as a key feature.
Designed by two of Portland's leading architects, Albert Winslow Cobb and John Calvin Stevens, this shelter cost $299.01 when completed in 1893.
Erected by Friends of the Eastern Promenade.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 43° 39.916′ N, 70° 14.423′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East End. Marker is at the intersection of Eastern Promenade and Morning Street, on the right when traveling north on Eastern Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Eastern Promenade, Portland ME 04101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 20,000 Civil War veterans tent here (a few steps from this marker); Defending this vital harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Remember the Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);
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