"In the summer of 1812 there was occasionally music after supper, at about 6:30 p.m., at the Battery flagstaff, or from a band, located in a boat. Different bands volunteered for such occasions.
One of the most attractive mentioned at the time was Moffat's military band of the second regiment of artillery. Sometimes the music would be from the 'portico of the flagstaff.' The flagstaff was about one bundled feet high and stood at the southeast part of the Battery parade, and was surrounded by an octagon enclosure of boards, with seats inside and a roof to shelter from the weather. Refreshments and drinks were served from the building. A large flag, belonging to the city, was displayed from this pole at appropriate times." [Source]
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One of the most attractive mentioned at the time was Moffat's military band of the second regiment of artillery. Sometimes the music would be from the 'portico of the flagstaff.' The flagstaff was about one bundled feet high and stood at the southeast part of the Battery parade, and was surrounded by an octagon enclosure of boards, with seats inside and a roof to shelter from the weather. Refreshments and drinks were served from the building. A large flag, belonging to the city, was displayed from this pole at appropriate times." [Source]
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