Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Bandstand
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. Bandstand Marker
On October 24, 1896, the King's Daughters of the First Congregational Church presented this bandstand to the Shrewsbury Brass Band by means of a letter to Hiram Conant Reed, leader of the Band for over fifty years. The bandstand was reconstructed in 2001, keeping the architectural features intact and providing accessibility for all Shrewsbury residents.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1896.
Location. 42° 17.846′ N, 71° 42.842′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Boylston Street and Church Road, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Shrewsbury Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury MA 01545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Knox (here, next to this marker); Watchmaker (a few steps from this marker); Slavery (a few steps from this marker); George Washington Visit (a few steps from this marker); Shrewsbury Tea Party (a few steps from this marker); Ministers (a few steps from this marker); Shrewsbury Library (a few
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. Bandstand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
