bandstand
noun
band·stand
ˈban(d)-ˌstand 
1
: a usually roofed platform on which a band or orchestra performs outdoors
2
: a platform in a ballroom or nightclub on which musicians perform
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The original bandstand was constructed in 1896 and has seen a few iterations over the years.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The historic bandstand that caught fire in Denver’s City Park in March is not salvageable and will need to be torn down, according to Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Parks & Recreation.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
For 102 years, the bandstand has anchored Thomas Centennial Park in the heart of Chesterton, right by the railroad tracks, which were vital in the town’s history.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The group placed three old-school arcade-style games inside the Neoclassical DC War Memorial, which is located near the Reflecting Pool in Ash Woods and resembles a domed, open-air bandstand.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The historic bandstand that caught fire in Denver’s City Park in March is not salvageable and will need to be torn down, according to Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Parks & Recreation.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
For 102 years, the bandstand has anchored Thomas Centennial Park in the heart of Chesterton, right by the railroad tracks, which were vital in the town’s history.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The group placed three old-school arcade-style games inside the Neoclassical DC War Memorial, which is located near the Reflecting Pool in Ash Woods and resembles a domed, open-air bandstand.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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“Bandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandstand. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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bandstand
noun
band·stand
ˈban(d)-ˌstand
: an outdoor platform on which a band performs
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