The Chautauqua Auditorium is a performance hall[2] located in Getzendaner Memorial Park, in Waxahachie, Texas.[3][4] 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.[5] The auditorium hosts performances of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra[6] as well as many country music[7] and other shows.
Waxahachie Chautauqua Building | |
Waxahachie Chautauqua Building Waxahachie Chautauqua Building | |
Location | Getzendaner Park, Waxahachie, Texas |
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Coordinates | 32°23′41″N 96°51′59″W / 32.39472°N 96.86639°W |
Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
Built | 1902 |
MPS | Waxahachie MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 74002070[1] |
TSAL No. | 8200000230 |
RTHL No. | 7077 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 3, 1974 |
Designated TSAL | January 1, 1981 |
Designated RTHL | 1972 |
The Chautauqua Auditorium was built by the Waxahachie Chautauqua Park Association in 1902[7] to hold crowds for the annual Chautauqua gatherings that had been meeting in Waxahachie since 1899.[8] Well known speakers and performers, including William Jennings Bryan and Will Rogers, performed in the auditorium.[6]
The hall was renovated in 1974.[9] In 1977 it hosted the Open Road Music Festival.[10]