Monroe
Twining Park Bandshell
7/13/2017
The bandshell is located in Twining Park on a sloping hill with permanent benches built into the hillside for the audience's optimal viewing.
According to Paul Klinzing, Monroe Parks Director/City Forester, (2018), the Twining Park bandshell was originally built in 1961. It was destroyed in 1965 Palm Sunday tornado, which traveled through six upper midwestern states - one of the most severe and deadliest recorded by the National Weather Service. A total of 270 deaths were recorded and at least 5,000 persons injured and $250M of estimated damages.
There was discussion when it came to rebuilding the bandshell that it should be built on a smaller scale and of a different design so it wouldn’t be damaged again. However, Band Director Allan Barnard was instrumental in seeing that the bandshell was rebuilt to its original 1966 style. The front of the bandshell displays the Swiss Canton coat of arms or states which reflects the Swiss heritage and culture of the community. Its interior is constructed with several semicircular concentric arches that taper to the back and are each lit to highlight the design. The cost or who the architect is unknown. The bandshell was repainted and stained in 2017 summer and new Cantons were painted onto the frame.
According to Paul Klinzing, Monroe Parks Director/City Forester, (2018), the Twining Park bandshell was originally built in 1961. It was destroyed in 1965 Palm Sunday tornado, which traveled through six upper midwestern states - one of the most severe and deadliest recorded by the National Weather Service. A total of 270 deaths were recorded and at least 5,000 persons injured and $250M of estimated damages.
There was discussion when it came to rebuilding the bandshell that it should be built on a smaller scale and of a different design so it wouldn’t be damaged again. However, Band Director Allan Barnard was instrumental in seeing that the bandshell was rebuilt to its original 1966 style. The front of the bandshell displays the Swiss Canton coat of arms or states which reflects the Swiss heritage and culture of the community. Its interior is constructed with several semicircular concentric arches that taper to the back and are each lit to highlight the design. The cost or who the architect is unknown. The bandshell was repainted and stained in 2017 summer and new Cantons were painted onto the frame.
The shell is used by the City Band for concerts on Monday evenings in the summer.
There are also several weddings that take place there every year as well church services.
As sunset approaches behind the bandshell, it combines with the music to add to an evening of delight.
There are also several weddings that take place there every year as well church services.
As sunset approaches behind the bandshell, it combines with the music to add to an evening of delight.
1/28/2015; Winter at the Twining Bandshell
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