Popp's Bandstand, City Park

Mr. John F. Popp was frequent park visitor with a penchant for classical architecture and music. Previous music platforms in this location had been rebuilt several times, and Popp was determined to construct a bandstand for the park in harmony with other new buildings. In 1916, Popp made a donation to the park to build the Popp Bandstand (located between the Peristyle and Morning Call), which was designed by architect Emile Weil. Popp Bandstand was dedicated on July 4, 1917 during a rare wartime festival.

Photo 97, Nov 2018