Central Oshawa in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

McLaughlin Band Shell

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

1. McLaughlin Band Shell Marker
(left panel)

Inscription.
[left panel]This building was
made possible by the
generous gift of
Col. R. S. McLaughlin
for the appreciation
of music by the
people of Oshawa
———
Dedicated in the
year of our Lord
1942[right panel]And the night shall be
filled with music,
and the cares that
infest the day,
shall fold their tents,
like the Arabs,
and as silently steal
away.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 43° 53.672′ N, 78° 51.801′ W. Marker is in Oshawa, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in Central Oshawa. Marker can be reached from Metcalfe Street just west of Simcoe Street South (Provincial Highway 2), on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted on the front left side of the McLaughlin Band Shell. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa ON L1H 7M7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ontario Regiment 130 Years of Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George's Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Corps Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Recreation by the Lake (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Steeple Bell (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Borsberry Music Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kingston Road Stage Coach (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oshawa.

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1. As it Were: McLaughlin Band Shell. Excerpt:

The Oshawa Civic Band would finally get a place of their own when Colonel R.S. McLaughlin built the band shell in Oshawa’s Memorial Park. When he was approached about the idea, he was quoted as saying, “Get the best architect, build the band shell, and send me the bill.” The final bill was approximately $18,000, and McLaughlin had to pull some strings in order to get the structural steel required for the building — one must remember it was during World War II when it was built and products like metal were rationed.

(Submitted on July 10, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Oshawa Civic Band at the R.S. McLaughlin Bandshell

McLaughlin Band Shell Marker<br>(<i>right panel</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

2. McLaughlin Band Shell Marker
(right panel)

. (Professional quality Youtube video on the history of the band and band shell) (Submitted on July 10, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

McLaughlin Band Shell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

3. McLaughlin Band Shell

City of Oshawa Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

4. City of Oshawa Memorial Park Marker

(marker on ground in front of band shell)
Memorial Park is regarded as hallowed ground for quiet meditation, the enjoyment of music, and especially for honouring our men and women who served in armed conflicts.

The Park, first established in 1920, was
redeveloped during 2002.

Rededication September 2002
Mayor Nancy L. Diamond
& Councillors
Clare Aker • Robert Boychyn • Cathy Clarke • John Gray • Joseph Kolodzie • John Neal • Mike Nicholson • Louise Parkes • Nester Pidwerbecki • Warren Young

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.