Valley City Municipal Auditorium
Valley City Municipal Auditorium | |
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| Location | 320 Central Ave. S., Valley City, North Dakota |
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| Coordinates | 46°55′15″N 98°0′11″W / 46.92083°N 98.00306°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1936 |
| Built by | Ritterbush Bros.; O.M. Wick |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement, Stripped Classicism |
| NRHP reference No. | 07001341[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 4, 2008 |
The Valley City Municipal Auditorium in Valley City, North Dakota was built in 1936. It includes Modern Movement architecture, Stripped Classicism, and other architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]
It was deemed significant for its architecture but primarily for its historic role in the community. The building has enabled the city to be host, since 1938, of the North Dakota Winter Show, and it has hosted many events. One memorable event was Peggy Lee performing with the Dave Barbour Orchestra in shows during March 6–9, 1950.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Valley City Auditorium Listed in National Register of Historic Places". Valley City Chamber of Commerce. January 21, 2008.
Categories:
- Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in North Dakota
- Government buildings completed in 1936
- Auditoriums in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places in Barnes County, North Dakota
- Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in North Dakota
- Modern Movement architecture in the United States
- 1936 establishments in North Dakota
- Stripped Classical architecture in the United States
- Valley City, North Dakota
- North Dakota Registered Historic Places stubs