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{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Municipal Auditorium
| name = Municipal Auditorium
| nrhp_type =
| nrhp_type =
| image = Macon Auditorium.JPG
| image = Macon Auditorium.JPG
| caption = Macon City Auditorium
| caption = Macon City Auditorium
| location = 415-435 1st St., [[Macon, Georgia]]
| location = 415-435 1st St., [[Macon, Georgia]]
| coordinates = {{coord|32|50|14|N|83|37|53|W|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|32|50|14|N|83|37|53|W|display=inline,title}}
| locmapin = USA Georgia#USA
| locmapin = USA Georgia#USA
| built = 1925
| built = 1925
| architect = [[Egerton Swartwout]] (primary), Dennis & Dennis (associate)
| architect = [[Egerton Swartwout]] (primary), Dennis & Dennis (associate)
| architecture = [[Classical Revival]], [[Greek revival]]
| architecture = [[Classical Revival]], [[Greek revival]]
| added = June 21, 1971
| added = June 21, 1971
| area = {{convert|1|acre}}
| area = {{convert|1|acre}}
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| refnum = 71000262<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
| governing_body = Local
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| refnum = 71000262<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
}}
}}
The '''Macon City Auditorium''' is a historic structure in [[Macon, Georgia]], [[United States]], that has hosted performances, meetings, and events for the community since 1925. It was designed by New York architect [[Egerton Swartwout]]. It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] as '''Municipal Auditorium''' in 1971.<ref name=nris/><ref name=nrhpdoc>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=71000262}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Municipal Auditorium |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|author=John J. McKay, Jr. |date=March 22, 1971 |accessdate=February 1, 2017 }} with {{NRHP url|id=71000262|photos=y|title=four photos from 1965 and 1971}}</ref>
The '''Macon City Auditorium''' is a historic structure in [[Macon, Georgia]], [[United States]], that has hosted performances, meetings, and events for the community since 1925. It was designed by New York architect [[Egerton Swartwout]]. It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] as '''Municipal Auditorium''' in 1971.<ref name=nris/><ref name=nrhpdoc>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=71000262}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Municipal Auditorium |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|author=John J. McKay Jr. |date=March 22, 1971 |accessdate=February 1, 2017 }} with {{NRHP url|id=71000262|photos=y|title=four photos from 1965 and 1971}}</ref>


Located nearly across the street from Macon's historic [[City Hall (Macon, Georgia)|City Hall]], the Auditorium is designed in a similar Classical style, surrounded on three sides by limestone [[Doric columns]].{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
Located nearly across the street from Macon's historic [[City Hall (Macon, Georgia)|City Hall]], the auditorium is designed in a similar Classical style, surrounded on three sides by limestone [[Doric columns]].{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


The building is capped by a copper [[dome]], claimed by many locals to be the largest in the world, though verifying the fact has proved difficult. Below the dome, the Great Hall seats 2,688 total, split between the {{convert|14000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} floor (typically configured with folding chairs and tables for various uses) and a balcony with fixed seating for 988. Over the stage, a [[Don Carlos Dubois]] and [[Wilbur Kurtz]] [[mural]] contains scenes from Macon area history from the Spanish explorations of [[Hernando de Soto (explorer)|Hernando de Soto]] to the early twentieth century.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
The building is capped by a copper [[dome]], claimed by many locals to be the largest in the world, though verifying the fact has proved difficult. Below the dome, the Great Hall seats 2,688 total, split between the {{convert|14000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} floor (typically configured with folding chairs and tables for various uses) and a balcony with fixed seating for 988. Over the stage, a [[Don Carlos Dubois]] and [[Wilbur Kurtz]] [[mural]] contains scenes from Macon area history from the Spanish explorations of [[Hernando de Soto (explorer)|Hernando de Soto]] to the early twentieth century.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


Though it is significantly older than, and geographically separate from, the other building in the complex, the Auditorium is maintained as part of the [[Macon Centreplex]], which also includes the [[Macon Coliseum]]. The latter two facilities comprise a single building on the east side of the [[Ocmulgee River]], and for many in the general public, "the Centreplex" refers specifically to that property, while the downtown structure continues to be colloquially known simply as "the Auditorium".{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
Though it is significantly older than, and geographically separate from, the other building in the complex, the auditorium is maintained as part of the [[Macon Centreplex]], which also includes the [[Macon Coliseum]]. The latter two facilities comprise a single building on the east side of the [[Ocmulgee River]], and for many in the general public, "the Centreplex" refers specifically to that property, while the downtown structure continues to be colloquially known simply as "the Auditorium".{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


The Macon Coliseum has about 9,000 seats while the Macon City Auditorium has 2,688.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maconcentreplex.org|title=Macon Centreplex - Middle Georgia's Historic Family Events Venue|website=Macon Centreplex}}</ref>
The Macon Coliseum has about 9,000 seats while the Macon City Auditorium has 2,688.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maconcentreplex.org|title=Macon Centreplex - Middle Georgia's Historic Family Events Venue|website=Macon Centreplex}}</ref>


==Recent events==
==Recent events==
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2016 Celtic Women Destiny Tour


* Funeral for Otis Redding (1967)
Oprah Winfrey filmed her 2007 episode Oprah's Favorite Things in the Macon City Auditorium on November 17, 2007.
* Oprah Winfrey filmed her 2007 episode, "Oprah's Favorite Things", in the Macon City Auditorium on November 17, 2007.
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* 2016 Celtic Women Destiny Tour


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.maconcentreplex.com/auditorium.html The Macon Centreplex website's page for the Auditorium]
*[http://www.maconcentreplex.org/auditorium The Macon Centreplex website's page for the auditorium]


{{Macon landmarks}}
{{Macon landmarks}}
{{National Register of Historic Places}}
{{National Register of Historic Places}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Convention centers in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Convention centers in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
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[[Category:Neoclassical architecture in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Neoclassical architecture in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1925]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1925]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Macon, Georgia]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Bibb County, Georgia]]
[[Category:Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state)]]


Revision as of 15:48, 13 February 2024

Municipal Auditorium
Macon City Auditorium
Macon City Auditorium is located in Georgia
Macon City Auditorium
Macon City Auditorium is located in the United States
Macon City Auditorium
Location415-435 1st St., Macon, Georgia
Coordinates32°50′14″N 83°37′53″W / 32.83722°N 83.63139°W / 32.83722; -83.63139
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1925
ArchitectEgerton Swartwout (primary), Dennis & Dennis (associate)
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Greek revival
NRHP reference No.71000262[1]
Added to NRHPJune 21, 1971

The Macon City Auditorium is a historic structure in Macon, Georgia, United States, that has hosted performances, meetings, and events for the community since 1925. It was designed by New York architect Egerton Swartwout. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Municipal Auditorium in 1971.[1][2]

Located nearly across the street from Macon's historic City Hall, the auditorium is designed in a similar Classical style, surrounded on three sides by limestone Doric columns.[citation needed]

The building is capped by a copper dome, claimed by many locals to be the largest in the world, though verifying the fact has proved difficult. Below the dome, the Great Hall seats 2,688 total, split between the 14,000-square-foot (1,300 m2) floor (typically configured with folding chairs and tables for various uses) and a balcony with fixed seating for 988. Over the stage, a Don Carlos Dubois and Wilbur Kurtz mural contains scenes from Macon area history from the Spanish explorations of Hernando de Soto to the early twentieth century.[citation needed]

Though it is significantly older than, and geographically separate from, the other building in the complex, the auditorium is maintained as part of the Macon Centreplex, which also includes the Macon Coliseum. The latter two facilities comprise a single building on the east side of the Ocmulgee River, and for many in the general public, "the Centreplex" refers specifically to that property, while the downtown structure continues to be colloquially known simply as "the Auditorium".[citation needed]

The Macon Coliseum has about 9,000 seats while the Macon City Auditorium has 2,688.[3]

Recent events

  • Funeral for Otis Redding (1967)
  • Oprah Winfrey filmed her 2007 episode, "Oprah's Favorite Things", in the Macon City Auditorium on November 17, 2007.
  • 2016 Celtic Women Destiny Tour

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ John J. McKay Jr. (March 22, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Municipal Auditorium". National Park Service. Retrieved February 1, 2017. with four photos from 1965 and 1971
  3. ^ "Macon Centreplex - Middle Georgia's Historic Family Events Venue". Macon Centreplex.

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