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Burlington

 Echo Park Bandstand
All information and news articles have been provided by the Burlington Historical Society.

As early as September 1934, the Harmony Band of Burlington had decided to have
 concerts to raise funds for a new bandshell to be built in Echo Park.  In November 1934, one concert was held at the high school auditorium.  The new one would apparently replace a bandstand already in the park, as the May 26, 1939, Standard Democrat indicates  - no further information could be found about the original one.
 
In April 1939, as reported in the Free Press,  "The Burlington board of park commissioners ... has also decided to procure plans and estimates for the construction of a bandstand at Echo park to replace the present structure."  

The Standard Democrat, May 26, 1939, reports that "at a meeting of the Burlington park board, L. R. Mangold was awarded the contract for a new band stand in Echo Park on his bid for $1,574.  Plans for the new stand call for a hexagon shape building thirty-six feet in diameter.  The foundation wall and floor are to be re-enforced concrete, with supporting wood posts for the roof.  An iron railing surrounds the floor.  The stand is to be erected near the site of the old bandstand and the floor is to be high enough to provide large rooms underneath which can be used for dressing rooms for bathers in the summer and a storage place for benches and park equipment during the winter months.  The old Roper house in the park is to be razed and the old band stand are to be razed and what material is available used in the new structure.  Plans for the stand were approved by the state.  Work is to be completed within thirty days so the stand will be ready for the July Fourth Jamboree. 

According to the Common Council minutes of July 5, 1939, Mangold was eventurally paid $1,624 - $50 more than his bid.


From the Standard Democrat, July 14, 1939:
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​Further reporting of the dedication is found in the Standard Democrat, July 21, 1939.

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The Free Press, March 20, 1941, reports a contract to screen in the bandstand to combat mosquitoes and bugs that irritate and assail band members.

Photos Through Time
Courtesy of Burlington Historical Society
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​Band concerts are performed by the Kiwanis Band  A variety of musical groups play each week.  Various community businesses sponsor them.  


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​                       OTHER PARK FEATURES

Echo Lake, formed by the damming of the White River, borders the Park  at its southern boundary.  Next to the dam is an historic sign signifying the early settlement of Burlington by the members of the Church of Jeasus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).
Signage erected next to the dam recognizing historic information
​that  Burlington was established in 1835 by Mormon Moses Smith.
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