The Gazebos of Addison
1965 • 1974 • 2000
The first, dedicated in 1965, was built in Rome, Italy in 1873 and then brought to Addison by Joseph Incandella. It was a 12-sided, wrought iron structure in Victorian style, painted white. It was torn down in 1972, after falling into disrepair. The Addison Beautification Gazebo Committee was formed to coordinate designing and funding to have a new gazebo constructed to demonstrate community pride.
The new gazebo, twice the size of the original, was dedicated in November, 1974. It was an octagonal shape 22 feet in diameter, constructed of concrete, brick, cedar, wrought iron and steel. It has a shingle roof topped by a cupola that reached 30 feet in the air. This gazebo was dedicated to Joseph V. Bodzioch, Village Trustee, who spearheaded the project and who died while in office in 1977.
This second gazebo was demolished in 1999 to allow the construction of the new Village Hall. The third gazebo, slightly smaller and of more contemporary design, was built to allow visitors to continue to enjoy
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[Memorial plaque below the marker.]
In Memoriam
Joseph W. Bodzioch
Village Trustee
Born: August 9, 1929
Died: December 19, 1977
Erected by
The President and Board of Trustees
January 30, 1978
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1925.
Location. 41° 55.938′ N, 87° 59.483′ W. Marker is in Addison, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of West Lake Street and West Army Trail Boulevard on West Lake Street. The Gazebo and marker are located in Addison Village Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Addison IL 60101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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 3 miles of
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
