Gilbert in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Dance Pavilion
Heritage District
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
1. Dance Pavilion Marker
Inscription.
Dance Pavilion. Heritage District. For many years this site was a vacant lot. In the late 1930s Mr. Templeton converted the lot into a dance pavilion. He constructed a wood floor, added lights and surrounded it with a fence. Couples who came to dance on Saturday nights paid ten cents each. Originally, music was provided by local volunteers. Later, town merchants hired musical groups to perform, and dancing was free. , The pavilion, which operated until the early 1940s, also hosted boxing matches on week nights. , This building was constructed in 1958. It was used for many businesses until 1998 when it was purchased by Mary Ellen Fresquez. It was first opened as Ink It! and was the home of Gallery 225.
For many years this site was a vacant lot. In the late 1930s Mr. Templeton converted the lot into a dance pavilion. He constructed a wood floor, added lights and surrounded it with a fence. Couples who came to dance on Saturday nights paid ten cents each. Originally, music was provided by local volunteers. Later, town merchants hired musical groups to perform, and dancing was free.
The pavilion, which operated until the early 1940s, also hosted boxing matches on week nights.
This building was constructed in 1958. It was used for many businesses until 1998 when it was purchased by Mary Ellen Fresquez. It was first opened as Ink It! and was the home of Gallery 225.
Erected 2012 by Gilbert Leadership Class XX 2012. A program of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 33° 21.278′ N, 111° 47.373′ W. Marker is in Gilbert, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Marker is on North Gilbert Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert AZ 85234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bank of Gilbert (a few steps from this marker); Creed Building (a few
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
