The old wooden bandstand was built back in 1882 so that performers like C.L. Barnhouse's Iowa Brigade Band could entertain spectators from around the county. The bandstand was originally built to cover the cap underneath that came about as a result…
The bandstand pictured here replaced the old wooden bandstand that was built back in 1882. This bandstand was erected in 1912 and still stands and is made use of to this day.
Pictured here are a couple of strollers making their way through the Oskaloosa town square, also known as the city park. For many, the sidewalks cut through the city park served as a shortcut to get home or to another business located diagonally…