1924 dedication. The bandshell celebrates its 100th anniversary next June.
Number Winona sites swells to 54, albeit four delistings
WINONA Minn. – The Lake Park bandshell has been accepted to National Register of Historic Places, becoming the 52nd Winona County to be recognized. The chair of he city’s Heritage Preservation Commission, Emily Kurash Casey, said she was the acceptance by the National park Service, which administers the register. It’s a recognition of Winona’s long history of investment in the arts and architecture, Kuash Casey said. The bandshell was built n 1924 and remains a venue for orchestra and band concerts. Nationally there are 95,000 historic sites listed. Winona County has had 52, albeit four were removed when they were demolished:
> Garvin Brook Bridge. On former Road 62 downtown from Stockton, 1990 to 2016.
> E.L .King house. On Highway 61 south of Homer, 1982 to1990.
> James P. Pearson steamboat. A.k.a. the Julius Wilkie in Levee Park , 1975 to 1986.
> Stockton Mill. On Eighth Street, 1975 to 2009.
Summer home of Winona Symphony. In current finely detailed paint trim.