Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Multi-purpose hall in downtown Shreveport, United States.
The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium is an Art Deco performance hall at 705 Elvis Presley Boulevard, designed by Samuel G. Wiener Sr. and Seymour Van Os of Jones, Roessle, Olschner & Wiener and built from 1926 to 1929. Its reddish-brown brick facade is laid in patterned bands with cream-colored stone or terra cotta ornament across the upper section and around the central bays. Five recessed entrances with dark grilles sit below three shallow balconies and two stacked rows of five tall dark windows, under a flat roof with a low parapet and a single central pole.
The building opened in 1929 as a memorial to World War I soldiers and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008. This recognition reflects its importance in American architecture and memorial history.
From 1948 to 1960 the auditorium hosted the Louisiana Hayride radio program, hosted by Frank Page, which launched the careers of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Johnny Horton and Elvis Presley, who got his start on this stage. The Stage of Stars Museum inside recalls those broadcasts.
The auditorium stands at 705 Elvis Presley Boulevard in downtown Shreveport, part of the Shreveport Commercial Historic District. Renovations between 1994 and 2004 added air conditioning, renovated restrooms, ramps and an elevator, so step-free access is available. The 3,200-seat hall hosts concerts, family shows, Broadway plays and boxing; the Stage of Stars Museum is housed inside.
The building combines its entertainment purpose with a memorial function, as it was built to honor those who served in World War I. This dual role sets it apart as both a performance space and a place of remembrance.
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