Windego Park Auditorium/Open Air Theater
Windego Park Auditorium/Open Air Theater, Prairie School amphitheater in Anoka, United States.
The amphitheater features concrete steps forming 17 rows of seating along the west bank of the Rum River, with a curved stage area at the base.
Built in 1914 under the guidance of music educator Thaddeus P. Giddings, the theater received National Register of Historic Places designation in January 1980.
The venue hosted numerous local plays, operettas, concerts, community meetings, and patriotic gatherings until its final performance in 1938.
The amphitheater accommodates 1,600 spectators on a steep slope arrangement, providing clear views of performances from every seat in the venue.
During World War II, the metal components of the theater, including railings and support poles, were donated to support wartime scrap metal collection efforts.
Location: Anoka
Architects: Purcell & Elmslie
GPS coordinates: 45.19722,-93.39278
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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