Showing posts with label Bandstands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bandstands. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Christmas Snow Bandstand Gazebos

Hastings Park Bandstand, Lexington, MA. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

In the tranquil solitude of winter when the brass bands have tucked their instruments away from the cold, their bandstand remains as a testament to music, but not as the sole purpose of its existence, for as summer wanes and winter approaches, the structure is reclaimed for the holiday season which may even include a Christmas carol sing-a-long or two.

 Decorating a bandstand or gazebo usually means greenery and most definitely lights. The personal gazebos found in yards, whether in the city or country, stand out among the myriad of lighted decorations at this time of year as an inviting place to sit and relax, like this western-themed gazebo in Wantagh, New York. 
Western-themed Christmas Gazebo. Courtesy of VinnyCiro, Pixabay

 If this next image of a double bandstand looks familiar it's because it was featured in my Oct 5 post of Bandstands with a Music Theme. Since the bottom level is a fountain in the summer, I can imagine skating during the Christmas season, but I doubt it would happen. Inviting damage from skate blades doesn't seem responsible after the enormous amount of money spent on its refurbishment. Still, I can dream.
Kings Square Christmas Bandstand, Saint John, NB. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

 If you like your Christmas decorations to be chock-full of bright color, you might enjoy the seasonal display at Brookside Gardens, Silver Spring Maryland, where unique sculptures are the result of lighted botanical specimens.

Brookside at the Holidays, November 2009. Courtesy Brookside Gardens, Wikimedia

 On the other hand, a historic wooden bandstand, decorated only with crystals of nature's snow, is a beautiful sight of tranquility during this hectic season. It waits, withstanding the wintry weather, knowing the cold season will end and warmth will bring the fun-filled days of summer back for another round. 
Wintry Gazebo. Courtesy of VinnyCiro, Pixabay
If you could have your pick, which of the above would you love to see when you look out your window, and why?
This concludes my series on historical bandstands. The other posts can be found:





Anita Mae Draper's historical romances are written under the western skies of the Saskatchewan prairie where her love of research and genealogy yield fascinating truths that layer her stories with rich historical details. Anita's contemporary short story, Here We Come A-Wassailing, found in A Cup of Christmas Cheer Volume 4, was a finalist for the Word Guild's 2015 Word Awards. Her novellas are included in Austen in Austin Volume 1, The American Heiress Brides Collection, and The Secret Admirer Romance Collection. Readers can check out Anita's Pinterest boards for a visual idea of her stories to enrich their reading experience. Discover more at:
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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Bandstand, Pavilion, or Gazebo


Saltair Pavilion, Great Salt Lake, Utah, c1901. Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

What's the difference between a bandstand, pavilion, and gazebo? After many hours of research for this historic bandstands series, I've come to believe the name is inter-changeable depending on the community and reason for building the structure. Therefore, today's post will cover a variety of images that didn't fit the labels of previous posts.

 For example, the photographs above and below both show the Saltair Pavilion, Great Salt Lake, Utah. However, the smaller pavilions share the same basic look of a traditional wooden bandstand or gazebo.
Saltair Pavilion, Great Salt Lake, Utah, c1900. Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

 A gazebo sounds quaint when referring to an open-air viewing shelter, especially where there is a scenic vista. In this next postcard, a walkway allowed one to walk from the original Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel in Banff, Alberta, to the bandstand that overlooked the Bow River meandering through the Rocky Mountains. Can you hear the music strains as they echo through the valley? 
Bow Valley, Banff, 1904. Source: Public Domain
When the original wooden Banff Springs hotel burned down in 1910, work soon began on the current hotel which still stands today, however the bandstand pictured above was lost. I was excited then, when I found a 1904 postcard which shows the original bandstand on the left of the hotel as it used to be against the backdrop of craggy Mount Rundle. You can't see the Bow River Valley between them, but we know it's there.
Banff Hotel and Mount Rundle, Banff, 1904. Source: Public Domain

Information about the Cascade Park Pavilion in Duluth, MN must be buried somewhere, but all I could find was mention of the park's sad state of decay due to flooding and erosion. Considering the geographic nature of Duluth, the city view must have been spectacular from the bell-shaped pavilion.
Cascade Park, Duluth, Minn. Source: Public Domain

This Mount Vernon Bandstand is a great example of a square bandstand, yet I couldn't discover anything about its history. Considering that it appears to be overlooking a river or lake, music would carry, and the bell would peal for a long distance. But why does it have a bell?
Bandstand at Mount Vernon, winter, c1920-1950. Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

This stereograph of Denver's Floral pavilion intrigued me. First, because it doesn't look like it was made of the same building materials as any other gazebo or bandstand out there, and second because I couldn't find any information about its presence. I'm guessing it was part of a floral exhibit and covered with plant material as it reminds me of the floral floats on the Rose Bowl parade. 
Floral Pavilion, City Park, Denver, Col, 1900. Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
As I conclude my series on historic bandstands, I am reassured that these architectural structures prove that music and community events played a large part in the creation of towns here in North America, and even earlier across the ocean. This fact cannot be diminished by the loss of bandstands where there was a need for the material, or to build a better one in its place. The real sorrow comes from the elegant structures that were lost due to lack of interest with no thought to the future and those who would inhabit it.

 The next time you pass a bandstand-like structure, take a moment to appreciate the dreams that went into it. Have your picture taken in one, selfie or otherwise. Share it on social media. Show the new generation one of the treasures of our past. 

 Before I close this series, would you like to see one final post on bandstands decked out for Christmas? Do you have any thoughts or answers on the structures shown in this post, or previous posts? 
Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:

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Anita Mae Draper's historical romances are written under the western skies of the Saskatchewan prairie where her love of research and genealogy yield fascinating truths that layer her stories with rich historical details.  Anita's short story, Here We Come A-Wassailing, was a finalist for the Word Guild's 2015 Word Awards. Her novellas are included in Austen in Austin Volume 1, The American Heiress Brides Collection, and The Secret Admirer Romance Collection. Readers can check out Anita's Pinterest boards for a visual idea of her stories to enrich their reading experience.  Discover more at:





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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Bandstands with a Music Theme


Although music plays an important part in bandstand history, not all bandstands are music-themed, except in their common gazebo-type look. In today's post, we'll look at bandstands that visually pay tribute to their musical history. 

King Square & Band Stand, St. John, N.B., about 1911. Courtesy of http://collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca
The above postcard shows a unique 2-tier structure donated to the city of Saint John, New  Brunswick, by the Saint John Cornet Band in 1908. To honor the musical heritage of the bandstand, they also donated a real cornet which was placed at the apex of the roof. A half century later, a fountain was installed at ground level which added to its uniqueness. In 1986 however, the City Cornet Band dissolved after 139 years of activity and silence settled over the structure.

Skip forward to 2013 when two community members step forward with a gift of $100,000 to refurbish and revitalize the old bandstand. "King's Square is a key link to our past and a vital part of our future," the mayor said as his council passed a resolution to accept the donation. "The bandstand was a generous gift from the City Coronet Band and thanks to this generous gift, this icon of the city will once again be a source of entertainment and culture in the heart of our uptown." 

 With the funds available, the renovations proceeded:
  • The original cornet was donated to the New Brunswick Museum and a replica, manufactured by the original factory, took its place on the restored copper roof
  • Installation of a new fountain and marble base
  • Upgrading of electrical, lighting and ventilation
  • Installation of a rolling ladder for second level access
  • Painting, sandblasting and cleaning of all fittings, etc

King Edward VII Memorial Bandstand in King's Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 2010. Creative Commons, Courtesy of Wikipedia

Today, the sound of splashing water from the fountain mingles with the music flowing from the top level of the elegant King Edward VII Memorial Bandstand, the only structure in Canada to honor this monarch.

One of the first bandstands to be built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was set in Loring Park on land bought for a public park in 1883. With its growth, along with other city parks, it became a prominent place for musical, as well as theatrical performances. In 1897, Norwegian immigrants of Minnesota erected a statue to honor esteemed violinist and composer, Ole Bull, who had been the catalyst for many of them to leave their old country for a new one. For years, the statue was the gathering place for Norwegians celebrating their homeland's independence day, as well as a fit setting for fiddling contests. 

Ole Bull Monument and Bandstand, Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minn., 1902. Public Domain

Loring Park was very successful as the site of the dramatic performances and in 1911 offered a historical play that attracted an estimated 25,000 attendees for each performance over three nights. In 1951, with the popularity of mass singing competitions, Loring Park erected a new bandstand. As the competitions faded in popularity, concerts and movies continued to draw in the crowds. Although more recent photos of the area don't show anything except greenery behind the statue of Ole Bull, it still stands as a testament to the Norwegians who helped build Minnesota, as well as the state's appreciation for the arts. 

Tower Grove Park in Saint Louis, Missouri, is the site of several statues and pavilions, including the music stand, a large Victorian bandstand erected in the 19th century and representative of what you would find in a Victorian walking park. Officially registered on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), Tower Grove Park Music Stand was built in 1872 and is surrounded by pillars bearing the white marble busts of six famous musical composers.

Music Stand at Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Mo., Public Domain

The Music Stand has been stabilized with guy wires for many years. It's original purpose was to give free concerts on Sunday afternoons, and it continues to this day by hosting ten Compton Heights Concert Band performances each summer. The Music Stand is also a favorite place for events, such as weddings, provided the rules concerning food, drink, and decorating materials are strictly observed in order to preserve its historic beauty.

Tower Grove Park Music Stand, St. Louis, Mo., Creative Commons

When the bandstand at Tower Grove Park was nominated for the NRHP in 1987 it listed its colors as brown, mustard, olive, and cream, with red finial brackets. As you can see from the current photo above, the bandstand has recently been repainted. This color may look good for wedding photographs, but I'm missing the original color scheme. 

What about you? 

Have you been to any of these parks which feature music-themed bandstands? Do you know of any others? Are you surprised by the amount of money it takes to restore an ironwork bandstand? Care to share your thoughts? 


Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:



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Anita Mae Draper's historical romances are written under the western skies of the Saskatchewan prairie where her love of research and genealogy yield fascinating truths that layer her stories with rich historical details.  Anita's short story, Here We Come A-Wassailing, was a finalist for the Word Guild's 2015 Word Awards. Her novellas are included in Austen in Austin Volume 1, The American Heiress Brides Collection, and The Secret Admirer Romance Collection. Readers can check out Anita's Pinterest boards for a visual idea of her stories to enrich their reading experience.  Discover more at:





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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

From Rooftop Bandstand to King's Hall

The Pavilion, Herne Bay, Kent, on a steep slope, 1904-1912. Public Domain
Where historic North American bandstands were usually built of wood due to an abundant supply from forests, bandstand builders in the United Kingdom had access to a ready supply of coal and ore which were processed into poured cast iron or hand-wrought iron. Although both wood and iron could give decorative results, the iron bandstands had the advantage of longevity. Or at least they did until World War II came along and many of them were dismantled and melted down to make arms and ammunition. 

In my August 5th post, From Bandstands to Bandshells, I posted about the Herne Bay Bandshell, built in 1924, and how people called it the New Bandstand because an older one was further up the beach. Today's post is on the older one, which is quite confusing because when it was built in 1904, it replaced an even older bandstand on the same site.

The  rooftop bandstand was created during Phase 1 of a two phase project which cut into the hillside to create what was called the East Cliff Pavilion during it's colorful opening. Inside the small combination theater, concert hall, and dance hall, the windows were dressed with Venetian blinds, each room had gas brackets, and fresh air inlet ventilators ensured a supply of the sea air. 


The Bandstand & Pavilion, Herne Bay, Kent, 1908. Public Domain
The above postcard doesn't show a band in attendance, but according to the Wikipedia description, "There is a lot of reading, sewing, knitting and wearing of best clothes going on." Built during the British Raj era, the architecture of India is reflected in the pavilion's graceful and elaborate ironwork which has lasted throughout the years.

Elaborate Ironwork of Bandstand & Pavilion, Herne Bay, Kent, 1904. Public Domain
Phase 2 of this monumental project was the removal of a big enough chunk of the cliff for the creation of a new entertainment hall with seating for 1,500 people. The original pavilion, which couldn't hold more than 300 people, became the vestibule into the King Edward VII Memorial Hall, known simply as the King's Hall.

The next two postcards show how the King's Hall extends from the original pavilion toward the street and possibly even under it. 


The Bandstand & King's Hall, Herne Bay, Kent, 1913-1914. Public Domain
The Wikipedia description for this one says there are bathing machines in the image, but I only see cabana-style wagons which I thought were change rooms. Here's another view:

The Bandstand & King's Hall, Herne Bay, Kent, 1920's. Public Domain
Flash forward to 2011 and the King's Hall is still in beautiful form.

King's Hall Interior, Herne Bay, Kent, 2011. Creative Commons
And although the bandstand is gone, the platform remains where it once stood on the rooftop terrace of the King's Hall entrance amid the original ironwork which has been painted for beauty and endurance. Perhaps there is hope that the bandstand will rise again one day and entertain the crowds in the open sea air instead of merely having it piped inside.
King's Hall Interior, Herne Bay, Kent, 2011. Creative Commons
The evolution of the Herne Bay bandstands into modern structures show change due to circumstances. Vision was needed to build them, and appreciation kept them in place. The amazing fact is that although the rooftop bandstand itself is gone, the rest of the ironwork escaped the melting pots. 

Care to share your thoughts? Do you know what bathing machines they are referring to in this post? Have you stood inside a bandstand make of ironwork?

Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:


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Anita Mae Draper's historical romances are written under the western skies of the Saskatchewan prairie where her love of research and genealogy yield fascinating truths that layer her stories with rich historical details.  Anita's short story, Here We Come A-Wassailing, was a finalist for the Word Guild's 2015 Word Awards. Her novellas are included in Austen in Austin Volume 1, The American Heiress Brides Collection, and The Secret Admirer Romance Collection. Readers can check out Anita's Pinterest boards for a visual idea of her stories to enrich their reading experience.  Discover more at:


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Saturday, August 4, 2018

From Bandstands to Bandshells



Armistice Day Celebrations, Waterloo, Ontario. Nov 11, 1918. Courtesy of Waterloo Public Library 
If you've been following my bandstand series, you'll recognize a traditional wooden bandstand, surrounded by vehicles, in the above photograph. It was taken in Waterloo, Ontario on November 11, 1918. If you were there at the time you would have heard shouts of victory and music blazing from the bandstand as the community came together to celebrate Armistice Day. The Great War was over and the boys were coming home. 

The bandstand had served its purpose on that exhilarating occasion, but sometime between then and 1920, it was moved to Waterloo Park where music continued to flow from its open walls, spilling out onto the lawns for all to hear. And what happens when a bandstand isn't big enough for its audience? You build a bandshell. 

Waterloo Park Bandshell, Waterloo, Ontario, ca 1920. Courtesy of Waterloo Public Library
In July 1920, the Seagram family donated a bandshell to Waterloo Park. It was the first bandshell built outside of Toronto and it meant bigger bands and louder music to reach more of Waterloo's appreciative public.  
Waterloo Park Bandshell, Waterloo, Ontario, ca 1920. Courtesy of Waterloo Public Library
Long benches were provided, although many sat on the ground or brought their own folding deckchairs. And then in 1969, the bandshell was replaced by a swimming pool. It sounds harsh, but it shows the changing needs of a growing community.

In the west, along with the elaborate parks we saw in Calgary, Alberta in my last post, the City of Calgary signed a special agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railroad which enabled the establishment of Central Park with a pavilion that featured a bandshell.
Central Park [Memorial Park], Calgary, Alberta, ca 1913. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta

Although Calgary's Central Memorial Park, as it is now known, is still there today with fountains, sculpture, monuments and a library, the bandshell is nowhere to be seen.

Over in the United Kingdom in 1924, a similar bandshell called the Central Bandstand, was built in the coastal community of Herne Bay, Kent, England. It was constructed of reinforced concrete with its pillars deep in the sand beside the roadway for maximum exposure with the tourist trade. 
In process of construction, Central Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England, 1924. Courtesy of Wikipedia

It was also known as the New Bandstand to differentiate it between an older bandstand down the beach*, and was used for speeches as well as concerts.
The New Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England, 1925. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Lady Edwina Mountbatten, wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma, speaking on behalf of the Red Cross at the Central Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England; in 1939. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Today, you can still take in a concert at the Central Bandstand at Herne Bay, and maybe enjoy a dance or two.The Central Bandstand has enjoyed a refurbishment in recent years which enclosed all sides to create an open-air courtyard. In this next image, instead of looking at the bandstand stage, we're looking out from the stage, across the audience chairs, and toward the doors which lead to the road.
View from the Stage, The Central Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England; 2013. Courtesy of Wikipedia

And if you're looking down from one of the buildings facing the bay, here's what you would see between the street and the beach...
View from Above, The Central Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England; 2013. Courtesy of Wikipedia
Whether you call this a bandstand or bandshell, the music that flows into the air surrounding the structure reminds everyone of its historic presence. 

 Care to share your thoughts on these large bandshells? If you've attended a concert at one, is the sound different than a smaller traditional bandstand? Are you aware of an American bandshell that is either still standing, or once stood?

 My next post will feature the other famous Herne Bay bandstand on the same beach as this one, and perhaps a few surprises to show that bandstands don't need to be demolished with changing times. 


Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:
- May 5, 2018 - Wooden Bandstands of By Gone Years
- June 5, 2018 - Scenic Bandstands with a Water View
- July 5, 2018 - Elaborate Bandstands for Special Events

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Anita Mae Draper's historical romances are written under the western skies of the Saskatchewan prairie where her love of research and genealogy yield fascinating truths that layer her stories with rich historical details.  Anita's short story, Here We Come A-Wassailing, was a finalist for the Word Guild's 2015 Word Awards. Her novellas are included in Austen in Austin Volume 1, The American Heiress Brides Collection, and The Secret Admirer Romance Collection. Readers can check out Anita's Pinterest boards for a visual idea of her stories to enrich their reading experience.  Discover more at:
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/anitamaedraper/
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Elaborate Bandstands for Special Events


Bandstand. Elevation rendering in color, with plan and side elevation, 1849 March 7. Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

Although the above drawing doesn't look like the bandstand, or gazebo that we're familiar with today, if you look at the artist's side view sketch on the bottom right you see how it resembles the modern version in a majestic way. This is the sketch was the architectural drawing examination submission by student Richard Morris Hunt in 1849 at the Ecole des beaux-arts in Paris. We don't know what mark Hunt attained for his submission, but he must have passed since he went on to become an architect. 

 When the 1900 World's Fair was held in Paris, the Exposition had its share of musical venues including an elaborate wooden bandstand with lacy fretwork where the American composer, John Philip Sousa, led his band in his own 1896 composition of Stars and Stripes Forever. 
Paris Exposition 1900--Sousa's band--"Stars & Stripes forever", c1900. Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

 The Iolani Bandstand in Honolulu, Hawaii was built in 1883 for the coronation of King Kalakaua. Twenty-five feet across and constructed of wood, the bandstand featured a domed roof of green tiles with recessed dormers featuring international crests. 
Iolani Bandstand, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI, 1883. Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

After the second time the structure was repaired from heavy insect damage from termites and other insects, the balustrade and wood pillars were replaced with ones cast in concrete. As of 1972, the pavilion was still in use as a bandstand while the lower level is used for the storage of grounds maintenance equipment. 

Iolani Bandstand, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI, after 1933. Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

We find a similar domed style in Calgary, Alberta, albeit without the false dormers, when this bandstand was built at the streetcar terminus in Tuxedo Gardens. It was one of several elegant additions to the city's park system when in 1910, the Board hired Richard Iverson as park superintendant. A self-professed landscape artist who had previously worked in the German Imperial Gardens after graduating from the University of Berlin with the highest honors, Iverson had a dream to create expansive parks lined with shady boulevards and filled with gardens, nurseries, statuary, bandstands and playgrounds to help the public enjoy their leisure time.
Streetcar terminus, Centre Street North, Calgary, Alberta, 1913-1919. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta

The domed bandstand in Calgary's Tuxedo Gardens was only in use from 1913-1916 and had disappeared by 1919. Although I couldn't find a reason why it was demolished, I wondered if it had been due to a structural issue. (I suppose it was a doomed bandstand and not just a domed one.)

 The Board considered park development to be a necessity to Calgary's success and went along with Iverson's extravagant plans, including a bandstand fit for royalty. Built on St. George's Island on the Bow River which runs through Calgary, the 2-tier bandstand was started in 1910 and finished in 1911. 
Bandstand on St. George's Island, Calgary, Alberta, ca.1912. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta


Bandstand on St. George's Island, Calgary, Alberta, ca.1913. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta

By 1913 however, the dreamer Iverson had proved himself a terrible administrator and had a problem taking advice. Faced with over-budget and half-finished construction jobs, the Board hired a local gardener, William R. Reader to take over as Park Superintendent. Reader believed that parks were for the people and had a passion to use park space for activities that didn't taxpayers sweat to worry over. Among his simple achievements were loudspeakers around a lagoon so people could enjoy music while boating in summer and skating in winter. With the real estate crash of the 20's, Reader brought forward the idea of using St. George's Island as the location of the Calgary Zoo. 
St. George's Island Park, Calgary, Alberta, ca.1935. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta

Yes, the same place where the glorious 2-tier bandstand stood became part of the Calgary Zoo. For twenty years they both survived. Today, the zoo is still there. But in 1949, the bandstand was demolished. 


St. George's Island Park, Calgary, Alberta, ca.1940. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta

 I suppose I've strayed off topic since the Calgary bandstands weren't built for a specific event, however, they were built on a grand scale. 

 I've found some more interesting images of 2-tier and square bandstands, as well as bandshells, which I'll be posting on my upcoming days (the 5th of each month) here at HHH. I do hope you're enjoying this series. 

 Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:
So what do you think about the bandstands shown here? Or even ones from my previous posts? Do you think bandstands should be taken down after each event? Or do you like ones that are built to last and are made of concrete and iron?

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Anita Mae Draper's historical romances are written under the western skies of the Saskatchewan prairie where her love of research and genealogy yield fascinating truths that layer her stories with rich historical details.  Anita's short story, Here We Come A-Wassailing, was a finalist for the Word Guild's 2015 Word Awards. Her novellas are included in Austen in Austin Volume 1, The American Heiress Brides Collection, and The Secret Admirer Romance Collection. Readers can check out Anita's Pinterest boards for a visual idea of her stories to enrich their reading experience.  Discover more at:



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