Central Park Bandshell T - 3 days
The
Red Wing Central Park Bandshell appears to be ~99%
complete. The railings need to be anchored and the
grass needs to be mowed one more time. It seems
right-sized for the park; not too big and not too
small.
The
side walls (six total) all pivot open when needed.
The inside ceiling has a complete lighting system. It
isn't clear what purpose the two round towers to each
side serve. They each have doors as well, and when
opened close the gap between the towers and the
shell. It might be both dressing rooms and off-stage
space. One of the very interesting aspects of this
location is that in every direction a church steeple
can be seen.
This
is the view from the bandshell looking out. The
balustrade wall was built in 1880 when Hamline
University owned this land.
Even the view behind the Bandshell is impressive. The activities begin on July 4th at 3 pm, The Sheldon Phoenix Theatre, Rosanne Cash, Roomful of Blues, the Sheldon Brass Band at 9 pm (complete with cannon) followed by fireworks over the Mississippi River. Awesome.