April 20, 2025

Podcast 52 – West End

59 minutes

The West End was an escape from the city and heat from the 1850s.

The West End

This was originally presented to the West End Kiwanis Club. So much fun talking to hard-working volunteer groups! This one was fun, so it’s part two of our series on the Lakefront.

The Pod

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Overview

West End Park, 1940s. The entertainment district had been cleared in favor of green space. The Southern Yacht Club marina and Municipal Yacht Harbor aren’t there yet.

19th Century

West End Music Pavillion, 1890s

West End Concert band, 1890s

Creole Italian

Creole Italian by Justin A. Nystrom

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