Windswept

Looking towards the Parkman Bandstand on the Common.

Parkman Bandstand

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Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common


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Parkman Bandstand

The Parkman Bandstand was built in 1912 from a design by Derby, Robinson & Shephard at a cost of $1 million. Named for George F. Parkman, the bandstand was constructed following his death in 1908, in honor of a $5 million donation he had willed for the care of the Boston Common and other city parks. Parkman was the son of George Parkman, a doctor who had donated land for Harvard Medical School's first campus a few years before his murder and dismemberment at the hands of Harvard Medical School professor John Webster in 1849. In 1996, the bandstand was restored and is used today for concerts, rallies, and speeches.

Parkman Bandstand

Bandstand decorated with balloons. I showed a partial view of the Bandstand about a week ago.

Parkman Bandstand

Winter on the Common

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View of the Parkman Bandstand on a glorious day after a night and morning of rain. The Parkman Bandstand was named for one of the Boston Common’s greatest benefactors, George Francis Parkman Jr. Parkman died in 1908 and left $5 million for the care of the Common and other city parks. The bandstand was originally dedicated in 1912 and was restored in 1996. Visit other Skywatch Friday sites.

Waiting ....

A cold day to sit in front of the bandstand and wait....

Parkman Bandstand

Closeup of the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Here is another view of the bandstand.

Parkman Bandstand

The Parkman Bandstand was named for one of the Boston Common’s greatest benefactors, George Francis Parkman Jr. Parkman died in 1908 and left $5 million for the care of the Common and other city parks. The bandstand was originally dedicated in 1912 and was restored in 1996.