☞ REMEMBER: The Mount Morris Park Bandstand

Back when Marcus Garvey Park was called Mount Morris Park, there apparently was a lovely bandstand that used to get a bit of attention. Early 20th century photographic postcards of Mt. Morris Park most often featured various views of the stand in the above archival photo which makes us think that this spot must have been considered quite an attraction for the neighborhood.  There are no records to be found of when the bandstand was demolished but another bandshell appeared in the park sometimes during the 1960's and has recently gone under renovations. The lower photos shows the current state of the new Richard Rogers Amphitheater which is the even more modern update to the forgotten modest stand that used to be one of the memorable sites at the park located between 120th and 124th Street. Click on images to enlarge.