Appleton
Pierce Park Bandstand and Pavilion
7/19/2018; Signage at the top center of the bandstand
The 38 acre Pierce Park was established in 1920. According to information from McMahon Architects, in 1926, Chicago architect Byron H. Jillson designed the interior "dance" pavilion. The exterior original bandstand was built about 1944 and accommodated a 30-piece bands in a turn-table style of 365 square feet which rotated into the interior of the "dance" pavilion.
A prior renovation in 2001/2002 occurred but left major issues with the structure. A basement was prone to water damage, and the original structure was deteriorating.
In 2014-15, the exterior stage portion was renovated with a design that harmonized with the "dance" pavilion/shelter. McMahon Architects provided the design and City General Funds of $500,000 were used.
6/16/2015; Courtesy of the City of Appleton
The newer bandstand was dedicated to Ivan "Ike" Spangenberg on June 16, 2015. Mr. Spangenberg was the retired conductor of the Appleton City Band. In 1967, "Ike" had been named Musical Director of the Appleton City Band and completed his 45th season at the close of summer 2011. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1950, obtained a Bachelor of Music from Lawrence University and a Masters in Music from Northwestern. 'Ike" shared his love of music with students for 36 years with 28 years at Appleton West High School before retiring in 1995. Mayor Tim Hanna declared Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, Ivan “Ike” Spangenberg Day.
At the April 2012 Appleton Historical Society meeting, Ivan Spangenberg provided a history of the Appleton City Band to the Appleton Historical Society.
At the April 2012 Appleton Historical Society meeting, Ivan Spangenberg provided a history of the Appleton City Band to the Appleton Historical Society.
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As part of the 2018 ACREofART celebration of hosting sculpture competitions and public art installations in the Fox Valley, this "Stairway to the Stars" stainless steel sculpture was placed near the entry area of the bandshell. Each year ACREofART celebdrates art in the Fox Valley area. |
Courtesy of ACREofART
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7/23/2018;"Stairway to the Stars", Courtesy of ACREofART
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