Bayfield

Civic League - Memorial Park Gazebo

 

8/3/23

8/3/23; signage on the gazebo relating to the restoration

In 1913, the gazebo was built on property located across the street from its current site and was owned by Bayfield Civic League.  Originally it was built for local residents to come, sit, and wait for boats or just to enjoy the views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.  William Sinclair was the builder and was paid $254.25;  funds to build it were borrowed from a bank.  It was in the 1930s that it was moved across the street to property also owned by the Bayfield Civic League. Known as the Gazebo in Memorial Park, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is the purpose of the League to keep this land known as Memorial Park a green space.  It also has memorials to Bayfield veterans of all wars and the crew of the U.S.S. Bayfield (1943-1968).

The gazebo is now in the process of restoration.  Current estimates for this are in the neighborhood of $100,000 with the installation of a concrete foundation, replacement of wood-clad steel columns, seating benches, and flooring and roof repair.  It is hoped the restoration will be completed in 2024.

In the last 10 years, League has installed 21 benches, new entrance railings, imporved landscaping, and repavement of walking paths.

8/3/23; Publicity regarding Concerts by the Lake

                         

​                        Free Concerts by the Lake are held every
​                        Tuesday and Thursday evenings from late June through late August.
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From Concert by the Lake, Bayfield Chamber of Commerce

Many concerts are held in the evenings during the summer months.  Local businesses sponsor them.
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