Chesterton in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Chesterton Bandstand
Built in 1924
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 24, 2025
1. Chesterton Bandstand Marker
This bandstand is one of the few remaining original bandstands in Indiana. It is noteworthy for its octagonal shape and high peaked roof which make it a notable exception to most bandstands of its time, which were square in shape. Verne L. Vedell, a local building contractor, was the principal builder assisted by his partner, John Sheeley, and unknown others. Joseph Ameling was the supervisor. The labor was donated and material was paid for by funds subscribed by local merchants.
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 41° 36.662′ N, 87° 3.185′ W. Marker is in Chesterton, Indiana, in Porter County. It is on Broadway Avenue near South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker is on the south side of the bandstand in Thomas Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Broadway Ave, Chesterton IN 46304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana and specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chesterton's Historic 100 Block Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); Lustron Home (approx. half a mile away); Chesterton Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile
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Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 24, 2025
2. Wide angle view of the Chesterton Bandstand and marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on March 1, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
