In 1992 a lawsuit was filed against the Central Park Conservancy and the Parks Department to save the Bandshell from imminent demolition. A decision on July 6th, 1993 by New York's highest court ended both the litigation and the planned demolition. After Elkan Naumburg's death in 1924, his sons, Walter W. Naumburg and George W. Naumburg continued the park concerts. When Walter W. Naumburg died in 1959, his will provided for the perpetuation of these concerts.