Marshfield
Columbia Park Bandshell
6/2/2018
The Columbia Park Band Shell is located in the 2.5 acre, one city block, Columbia Park. The bandshell was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places in September 2008. This Art Deco style bandshell sits at the west end of the Park in which a great variety of tall mature trees grow and shelter it. It was designed and built by Frank A. Felhofer and Sons in 1931. Dark red brick was laid in a pattern both horizontally and vertically and was manufactured at the Marshfield Brick Company. Musical symbols decorate the top corners of each outer column; the interior is graced with a painted ceiling picturing sky and clouds.
The bandshell was renovated in 2009 to reflect its unique history. The renovations are detailed in the Civic Band's website. The most visual change was the removal of the vinyl siding, which had been added at one point in the front - new decorative wood siding replaced it.
The 135th Medical Regiment Band of the WI National Guard, formed in 1926, played at this site of the first concert. This band evolved into what is now the Marshfield Civic Band in 1961.
The Civic Band plays concerts regularly at the bandshell during the summer.
Other events, such as movies, have also been held at the bandshell.
Other events, such as movies, have also been held at the bandshell.
Columbia Park was formerly known as Northside Park until August 5, 1915. It is the oldest park in the City. Land for the Park was donated from the estate of Samuel Marsh in 1875. Mr. Marsh owned the Green Bay and Mississippi Improvement Company, originally owned by John Marsh, after whom the City is named.
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