The
Diamondhead City Council has authorized the construction of the Diamondhead
Community Bandstand on the grassy area in front of the City Hall. It will be an
exact reproduction of the 1890 era elevated Victorian bandstand pictured above
located in a small Missouri town. This town provided the plans and permission
to reproduce it. These plans and the identified location were then reviewed by
the City Building Department and a building permit was issued.
The
location of the bandstand near the Community Center and closed street will
allow the natural amphitheater-like grassy area in front of it to be used by
audiences listening to band concerts and other public events. This location
will also allow the bandstand to be used as a reviewing stand for parades that
form up on the adjoining street. An estimate was obtained for the materials to
build the bandstand and four SeaBees have volunteered to build it on their free
time. The Diamondhead Bandstand Committee has opened a bank account at a local
bank where all donated funds are deposited. All funds will be used to construct
the bandstand and accessory needs such as lighting, sound, concrete sidewalk,
and related enhancements.
We’re
offering an opportunity for the community at large to support this project in a
number of ways, including the purchase of commemorative memorial bricks which
will be laid out in the front and sides of the bandstand. You will be able to
personalize an engraved brick with your own message and clip art. Please
complete the form below to see a preview of your personalized brick and place
your order.
Thank
you for your support!
