Walldog Murals

Artist: Noel Weber, Idaho.

The Marshall Municipal Band was established in 1875 and is the oldest continuously - operating band in Illinois at 141 years old.

Professor Leander Alexander Wallace organized the group. Originally had 15-20 members and was an “all-boys” band. The band stand we have today was built in 1929. Most of the materials were donated, and all the labor was volunteer labor to build the bandstand. The band is still all-volunteer, but members receive payments for their efforts. Throughout the history of the City Band, only 10 directors have directed the band, Professor Wallace, Will Rector, Harold Bright, Charles Trefz, Drew Casteel, Herman Dickoff, Vaughn Arney, Harold Ellshoff (45 years) and current director Ralph Stewart.

The Marshall City Band was featured in National Geographic magazine in March 1998 as part of their "America's First Highway" story about the National Road.

Band concerts can be heard every Friday night in the months of June, July and August.

Mural Location: Lake Wealth (601 Archer Ave.)
Hidden Item: upside down 8

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