Abilene in Dickinson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Harold J. Royer Band Shell

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2011

1. Harold J. Royer Band Shell Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated in August, 1981, during the 100th anniversary observance of the Abilene Municipal Band, in honor of Mr. Royer's 60 years as a dedicated and talented director of this band.

By resolution of the Abilene City Commission

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Harold J. Royer Bandshell II
Dedicated June 27, 1991
Original bandshell destroyed by
fire, February 15, 1989

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Municipal Band Shell
Erected A.D. 1934

Erected 1981 by City of Abilene.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1712.

Location. 38° 55.212′ N, 97° 13.749′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Kansas, in Dickinson County. Marker is on North Pine Street, on the left when traveling north. Markers are in Eisenhower Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abilene KS 67410, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eisenhower Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Army of the Republic (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. H. Lebold Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Site of First Settlers' Home (approx. half

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a mile away); J. E. Johntz Home (approx. half a mile away); Hotel Sunflower (approx. 0.7 miles away); Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); United Building (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.

Also see . . . Abilene Municipal Band on Facebook. (Submitted on November 16, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2011

2. Harold J. Royer Band Shell Marker

Original Band Shell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2011

3. Original Band Shell Marker

Harold J. Royer Band Shell and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2011

4. Harold J. Royer Band Shell and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.