Houston Music Hall

Houston Music Hall was a concert venue in downtown Houston that held approximately 2,200 people and displayed architectural features typical of 1930s American civic buildings. Its design reflected the streamlined aesthetic and sturdy construction favored for public institutions during that decade.

Architect Alfred C. Finn designed this structure in 1937 through the Works Progress Administration, a federal program providing work during the Great Depression. It replaced an earlier wooden building that had served the city since the 1928 Democratic National Convention.

This venue became Houston's main gathering place for music and theater performances over multiple decades. It shaped how residents experienced entertainment and cultural events in their growing city.

The building was located at what is now the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts site, at the corner of Bagby Street and Texas Avenue in downtown Houston. Today this area remains a central point in the city's performing arts district, making it easy to find the historic location.

Jesse H. Jones, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, spearheaded construction of this hall alongside the Sam Houston Coliseum as twin projects. His personal investment created two major performance venues for Houston at the same time.

Location: Texas

GPS coordinates: 29.76150,-95.36950

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58