West Park Bandshell - Allentown, PA
N 40° 35.968 W 075° 29.494
18T E 458409 N 4494411
The bandshell in West Park of Allentown, PA.
Waymark Code: WM5DTW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
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The Bandshell is located in the western portion of West Park and faces east.
It was designed by noted Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer (who had also designed the bandshell at Willow Grove Park), and was dedicated on September 17, 1908. The Allentown Band performed at the dedication ceremony, playing Rossini's overture to Semiramide. The bandshell was later named the Goldman Bandshell in honor of Edwin Franko Goldman, noted band composer and founder of the Goldman Band. The Allentown Band continues to perform here, drawing about 2500 people on average to some 40+ concerts a year. The Pioneer Band and Marine Band often give concerts here as well.
I managed to find a picture from 1913 that I am including in the gallery.
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Bandshell Webpage: Not listed
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