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Property Location
| Location (Address) | RIVERSIDE PARK W END OF STATE ST |
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| County | La Crosse |
| City/Village | La Crosse |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Additions | 1986 |
| Survey Date | 1996,2017 |
| Historic Use | park shelter/building |
| Architectural Style | Other Vernacular |
| Structural System | Unknown |
| Wall Material | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect | Otto Merman |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments |
This is an excellent example of the kind of buildings that once adorned our city parks. Used for band concerts, local theater groups, sing-alongs, and a variety of other purposes, these outdoor facilities were once common, even in small towns. The simple 1930s Modern design shows skyscraper-influenced towers. The band shell, or amphitheater, is dedicated to the memory of Wendel A. Anderson, former mayor and founder of the city's park system. It was never big enough, and in 1986, it was expanded with wings of concrete block on each side. 2017 UPDATE - THE BANDSTAND LOOKS MUCH LIKE IT DID WHEN LAST SURVEYED IN 1996. |
| Bibliographic References | Crocker, Leslie. La Crosse Buildings through Time. La Crosse: La Crosse Public Library Archives Department, 2015. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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NORTH END OF RIVERSIDE PARK
22899
Located in La Crosse, La Crosse County
RIVERSIDE PARK W END OF STATE ST
33985
Located in La Crosse, La Crosse County
