Diehl Municipal Shell - Dayton, OH
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DougK
N 39° 46.816 W 084° 11.878
16S E 739963 N 4407125
Quick Description: This bandshell was built in 1940 at the Island MetroPark in Dayton, Ohio.
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2011 3:22:23 AM
Waymark Code: WMCT91
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Long Description:In 1940, this bandshell was erected, and opened under the name of the Leslie L. Diehl Bandshell. Crowds numbering 80,000 attended concerts in 1943.
The band shell itself has two bas reliefs decorating it, one on each side in front.
From 1940 through 1973, evening summer concerts were led by municipal band leader, Don Bassett.
Check here if the structure has a roof (required for posting): yes
Check here if the structure is enclosed or mostly enclosed on three sides (required for posting): yes
Bandshell Webpage: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
When visiting a waymark, please take pictures that clearly show the bandshell. If you have pictures with yourself in the bandshell, that would be great too. Also, tell us a little about your visit. It's optional, but if you attended a performance here, tell us about it.