The Rustic Bandstand, Union Park, postcard 4

This adorable image of 2 little girls was most likely taken around 1910. The girls are standing in front of the second Rustic Bandstand; however, we are seeing the bandstand from back left side (northwest). The building on the right looks like a corner of the Mammoth Theatre. The building in the far background might be the Rustic Inn restaurant, but I can't see it clearly enough to make a verification. The card was postally used in 1913.

The Rustic Bandstand, Union Park, postcard 3

This view features the second Rustic Bandstand and the plaza. This postcard was postally used in 1910. I can't be 100% sure, but I'm taking a guess that the performers are "The Park Players". However, it could just as easily be one of the traveling acting troupes hired by the park for entertainment purposes. This scene actually reminds me of the bandshell and plaza area at Eagle Point Park (also in Dubuque and still open).

The Rustic Bandstand, Union Park, postcard 2

Here is another image of the second bandstand. It offers a better view of the rustic style which incorporates rough-cut branches into the trim and as support columns. There is an upright piano on stage. The man in the image looks familiar; perhaps he is the same individual pictured in a few of the earlier posts.

In the background, the stairs to the Miner's Hut is visible. Also, to the far right you can just see a pavilion.

The Rustic Bandstand, Union Park, postcard 1

The copyright for this image is 1907 by F. L. Egelhof. It is titled "RUSTIC BAND STAND, UNION PARK, DUBUQUE, IOWA. U.S.A." As in his previous images, Egelhof photographed Union Park in its early days. In the upper right-hand corner of this postcard you can barely see a toadstool-shaped pagoda or miner's hut. This is the same miner's hut pictured in an earlier post "The Miner's Hut, Union Park."

This is the second Rustic Band Stand built in Union Park. The original was across from The Pavilion. The plaza area is not pictured in this postcard, but will be visible in an upcoming post. This band stand was a very popular aspect of the park before the Mammoth Theatre was built. Music and plays were the typical forms of entertainment offered. In fact, if you look closely there is a piano and a few chairs on the stage.

I was unable to read the sign posted on the stairs. If anyone knows what it says, please email me.