Gary Public Schools Memorial Auditorium
Gary Public Schools Memorial Auditorium, Historic auditorium in Gary, United States.
The Gary Public Schools Memorial Auditorium contained a 50-foot deep stage, 125-foot wide performance space, and seating for 5000 spectators.
The building, commissioned by Gary Land Company in 1919, honored local students who died during World War I and opened its doors in 1928.
The facility served as an educational and recreational center, hosting graduations, musical performances, basketball tournaments, and Golden Gloves boxing matches until 1972.
The structure featured removable parquet floor seats, allowing transformation between auditorium setup and sports events configuration.
The Memorial Auditorium incorporated educational elements through stone engravings of 'Athletics,' 'Drama,' 'Art,' and 'Music' on both sides of its entrance.
Location: Gary
GPS coordinates: 41.59810,-87.33610
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:50
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