Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Providence)
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| Veterans Memorial Auditorium--Masonic Temple | |
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| (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) | |
| Location: | Providence, Rhode Island |
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| Built/Founded: | 1927 |
| Architect: | Multiple |
| Architectural style(s): | Classical Revival |
| Added to NRHP: | November 16, 1993 |
| Reference #: | 93001181 [1] |
| Governing body: | Private |
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) is a performing arts theater in Providence, Rhode Island. Construction began in 1928, but was delayed by the Great Depression. The theater opened in 1950, and is among the oldest arts venues in Rhode Island and is on the National Register of Historic Places.[2] It was completely restored in 1990. The ornately-designed 1,931 seat concert hall houses the largest theater stage in Rhode Island. The performance space features a gilded proscenium arch, allegorical and heraldic ceiling murals. The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra holds several concerts at the VMA each year. In addition, the VMA hosts a broad range of events each season, offering a variety of performances, rehearsals, exhibitions, educational events, meetings, and other special events.
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2006-03-15).
- ^ [1]
