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Gaston Hall, Collegiate auditorium in Georgetown University, United States.

The auditorium occupies the third and fourth floors of Healy Hall's north tower, featuring classical allegorical scenes painted on its walls.

Georgetown University opened Gaston Hall in 1904, naming it after William Gaston, the university's first student who secured the federal charter.

The ceiling displays sixty coats of arms representing Jesuit universities, while paintings by Francis Schroen depict Athena and educational virtues.

The venue accommodates 740 people across orchestra and balcony sections, with designated spaces for wheelchair users and elevator access near Dahlgren Chapel.

The White House requested to cover the Christogram during President Obama's speech, generating discussions about religious symbols in academic settings.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1904

Part of: Healy Hall

GPS coordinates: 38.90764,-77.07281

Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:54

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