Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Standardville "Bandstand"

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2025

1. Standardville "Bandstand" Marker

Inscription. This gazebo was constructed during WW1 in the coal-mining town of Standardville, Utah near the company store. This was an era when most small towns had their own bands and other forms of local entertainment. The bandstand, as it was affectionately called, was the center of most of the summertime outdoor activities such as band concerts, 4th and 24th of July celebrations, and May Day activities. During these occasions many a tub of ice water harbored soft drinks and ice cream for the youth.

When the town of Standardville was torn down the bandstand was acquired by Ernest and Stella O'Green and moved to their property in Spring Glen where it remained until the summer of 1999. The O'Green family donated it to Helper City. The city prepared a foundation and the Matt Warner Chapter, No. 1900 E. Clampus Vitus prepared and moved it to the present site. It was reconstructed by Helper Junior High School students under the direction of Tom Montoya in conjunction with Cody Butler as an Eagle Scout Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 41.178′ N, 110° 51.267′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street

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and Kessler Court, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 S Main Street, Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Helper Senior Citizens Park (here, next to this marker); Helper's Rich History (here, next to this marker); Helper Main Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Helper City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Helper City (within shouting distance of this marker); 80 South Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spring Canyon Coal Company (about 300 feet away); Heiner (1911-1937) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2025

2. Standardville "Bandstand" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.