Wittenberg
Washington Park Bandshell
Wittenburg Enterprise, 5/16/1940
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The Washington Park Bandshell was completed in 1940 using Works Progress Administration (WPA) funding. Complete details of it are described in the Wittenberg Enterprise newspaper article. In 2013, it was determined that the bandshell needed help because of disrepair. With a generous donation of $147,656 by Robert Neuske, president of Neuske's Applewood Smoked Meats, the renovation began. This effort brought the historic bandshell back to its former distinction. Mr. Neuske has said that Neukse Meats will help with any future repair, if need be, A rededication was held on September 11, 2013, with Robert Neuske speaking and commemorating the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. The Wittenberg High School band performed and it was announced that two new scholarships would be made available. Today, Washington Park is the focal point of Wittenberg and hosts events, such as Community Days in June to the FFA Corn Roast in August. Events are posted at the display board in the park. |
Wittenberg Enterprise, 9/5/2013
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Birnamwood News, 9/19/2013
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WOW center, formerly a drugstore that was donated to the organization, with sculptures around it.
OTHER WITTENBERG SITES
The Walls of Wittenberg - WOW - is a collection of 26 murals on buildings in the downtown village. The murals usually relate to the business in the building. The WOW organization was formed in 2005 to "bring out the beauty and unique character of Wittenburg area in a way that revitalizes the downtown, honors the history of the area, and attracts visitors." In 2006, a former drugstore was donated as a center (geometric designs are painted on the back of the building), and in 2010, five outdoor art sculptures were added. f In
The Walls of Wittenberg - WOW - is a collection of 26 murals on buildings in the downtown village. The murals usually relate to the business in the building. The WOW organization was formed in 2005 to "bring out the beauty and unique character of Wittenburg area in a way that revitalizes the downtown, honors the history of the area, and attracts visitors." In 2006, a former drugstore was donated as a center (geometric designs are painted on the back of the building), and in 2010, five outdoor art sculptures were added. f In
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