National Register of Historic Places

Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand

Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
Listed
July 27, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83000389

About this property

The Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand is a nationally recognized historic district located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The listing includes one contributing site and five contributing objects. The town square, which is the site, was part of the original town plat in 1844. Landscaping projects were undertaken in the 1860s, 1911 and 1970–1971. In addition to the landscaping the sidewalks and curbing were installed in 1911. The bandstand in the center was designed by Des Moines architect Frank E. Wetherell, an Oskaloosa native, and built in 1912. The 29-foot (8.8 m) high octagonal structure is composed of concrete, iron and steel. In addition to the bandstand, the other historic objects include the Spanish–American War torpedo (c. 1900); Chief Mahaska sculpture by Fry (1909); Gold Star Mothers' rose bed (c. 1920); and the Women's Relief Corps memorial (1920). It was included in the Oskaloosa City Square Commercial Historic District, which surrounds it, in 1986.

Location

Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
41.29497, -92.64416

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Nearby Historic Sites

Mahaska County Courthouse
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Oskaloosa Fire Station
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Oskaloosa City Hall
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Oskaloosa Post Office
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Oskaloosa Public Library
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When was Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand listed on the National Register?

Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand?

Oskaloosa City Park and Band Stand is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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