The “Open-Air Theatre” at House of David Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is packed in this photo — with a live band on stage and rows of tables and umbrellas set up for an afternoon or evening crowd.
House of David Park (often called Eden Springs Park) was a major Southwest Michigan attraction in the early-to-mid 1900s, built and operated by the Israelite House of David communal religious group. Postcards from the era show the park’s entertainment scene included music, dancing and other amusements — and this outdoor theater was one of its signature spots (date not confirmed; similar images are commonly dated roughly 1930–1945).
Do you remember the park — or did your family ever talk about going to shows, dancing, or buying snacks there?
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