Gyro Bandshell
24 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, Colombie-Britannique, V2A, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
2006/05/01
Autre nom(s)
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Liens et documents
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Date(s) de construction
1951/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2007/02/27
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Gyro Bandshell is a steel truss and concrete structure, comprising a stage with a concave, hemispheric shell at the rear which serves as a sounding board. Located in Gyro Park at the north end of Main Street, it is surrounded by a large expanse of lawn and trees.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Gyro Bandshell is valued because it is a familiar landmark at the north entrance to downtown on the original route of Highway 97 through the City. Constructed in 1951 to replace an earlier bandshell, this historic site is also notable for its continuous use as place of public assembly for entertainment and civic functions since 1936. The location of the bandshell reflects the community planning that made ideal use of this high traffic area when the main highway entered town at this location.
The work of the Gyro Club and the City of Penticton in developing the park and maintaining the Bandshell (through refurbishments in 1992 and 2000) reflects the social value of this historic place.
Source: City of Penticton Civic File for: 24 Lakeshore Drive
Éléments caractéristiques
Key elements that define the heritage character of the Gyro Bandshell include:
- the bandshell form with its distinctive circular roof
- association with earlier 1912 and 1936 bandshells which were on this site
- the intact Gyro Park setting, allowing views of the bandshell from Main Street
- relationship to other elements of the civic precinct at the north entrance to downtown, such as the Courthouse and City Hall
- ongoing use as a place of public assembly
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Colombie-Britannique
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (C.-B.)
Loi habilitante
Local Government Act, art.954
Type de reconnaissance
Répertoire du patrimoine communautaire
Date de reconnaissance
2006/05/01
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
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Thème - catégorie et type
- Établir une vie sociale et communautaire
- L'organisation communautaire
- Exprimer la vie intellectuelle et culturelle
- Les sports et les loisirs
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Loisirs
- Accessoire de parc
Architecte / Concepteur
S.H. Cornock
Constructeur
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Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
City of Penticton Civic File for: 24 Lakeshore Drive
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
DjQv-35
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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