Английская Википедия:Chautauqua Auditorium (Waxahachie, Texas)
Шаблон:Infobox NRHP The Chautauqua Auditorium is a performance hall[1] located in Getzendaner Memorial Park, in Waxahachie, Texas.[2][3] It was built in 1902 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1974. The hall seats 2500 and is noted for being an octagonal building.[4] The auditorium hosts performances of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra[5] as well as many country music[6] and other shows.
History
The Chautauqua Auditorium was built by the Waxahachie Chautauqua Park Association in 1902[6] to hold crowds for the annual Chautauqua gatherings that had been meeting in Waxahachie since 1899.[7] Well known speakers and performers, including William Jennings Bryan and Will Rogers, performed in the auditorium.[5]
The hall was renovated in 1974.[8] In 1977 it hosted the Open Road Music Festival.[9]
See also
- List of octagonal buildings and structures in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Ellis County, Texas
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Ellis County
References
External links
- ↑ "Chautaqua" Шаблон:Webarchive Waxahachie Journal.
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- ↑ The Waxahachie Daily Light from Waxahachie, Texas, May 1, 1977 Page 1
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