University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Douglas Post Bandstand
The Post Bandstand has stood as the centerpiece of Fort Douglas for over 125 years. Soldiers, families, and Salt Lake City's citizens met here to picnic, attend Sunday band concerts, or watch troops march by some of the U.S. Army's most renowned bands, including those of the 24th and 38th Infantries.
First constructed in 1876, the Post Bandstand was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1912, but without its ornate wood detail and portico. In 2001, it was reconstructed according to its original design, and it served as a gathering place for athletes and visitors from around the world at the heart of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Athletes Village. Today, the Post Bandstand enhances life at the University of Utah as a focal point for student gatherings and community events.
Allan M. Lipman, Jr. ('56) and Kay Winston Lipman ('62), a childhood resident of Fort Douglas, co-chaired the Fort Douglas Heritage Commons campaign, leading the successful effort to transform a former military post into a student residential village for the University of Utah. They were joined in generously funding the restoration of the Post Bandstand by Clark P. Giles (Honorary Alumnus '01) and Nancy Lipman Giles ('59). The University of Utah extends heartfelt appreciation to these dedicated alumni and friends for making a lasting impact on our community and state by helping bring an historic landmark back to life.
Erected by University of Utah.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 40° 45.914′ N, 111° 49.989′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker is on Fort Douglas Boulevard west of Potter Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 Fort Douglas Blvd, Salt Lake City UT 84113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Douglas, Utah (here, next to this marker); Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers Quarters (about 400 feet away); Fort Douglas Commanders House (about 400 feet away); Fort Douglas Officers Club (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Theater (about 500 feet away); Building 55 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
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