Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Oskaloosa City Park Band Stand
Rebuilt 1912
— Iowa Historic Site —
November 5, 2023
1. Oskaloosa City Park Band Stand Marker
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 41° 17.69′ N, 92° 38.669′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Marker can be reached from South Market Street (U.S. 63) north of 1st Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. Located in Oskaloosa's City Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 S Market St, Oskaloosa IA 52577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish Torpedo (a few steps from this marker); Woman's Relief Corps War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mahaska (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahaska County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); IMB Soc. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Iowa Building
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Iowa SP Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand | National Archives Catalog.
From the Statement of Significance (1983):(Submitted on December 12, 2023.)
"The Band Stand was constructed in 1912. The design can best be termed early 20th century eclectic as it blends three seemingly opposing styles into a unified whole. The Craftsman movement is seen in the heavy concrete base with its tile mosaic panels. The central portion, with delicate iron pillars, curvilinear brackets & railing, reflects the popularity of the Art Nouveau style. The bell-cast dome is neo-classical."
"The City Park and Band Stand have evolved as an historic unit. They tie spatially Oskaloosa's central business district together. The Band Stand is the best public building/structure to call attention to the community's musical heritage. This structure is distinguished from other Iowa band stands by the early use of durable materials like concrete, iron and steel (how ubiquitous was wood!) and by the design of a prominent architect."
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2. Oskaloosa City Park Band Stand & Marker
November 5, 2023
3. Oskaloosa City Park Bench Donations Marker
Located just below the NRHP marker on the band stand.
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