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Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium 1964

 

Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium Circa 1967

 

YEAR DESCRIPTION ST#
1964 “Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. Last large design of Frank Lloyd Wright. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona is the proud home of this most imposing and fascinating piece of construction in the State of Arizona. The auditorium seats 3000 in long, wide-spaced arcs of seats unbroken by aisles, and provides excellent acoustics conditions throughout.  It will serve the university and community as concert hall, opera, and drama theater.” “Agfachrome Photo by Bob Petley.” Pub. by Petley Studios, 4051 E. Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona. #79498. (Constructed between 1962-1964, and opened in 1964 the building is named for Dr. Grady Gammage.) 5.3 x 3.5. 1596.13.1208
1970 “Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium.  Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.  The last large design of Frank Lloyd Wright produced a fine arts center which commands notice from the world.  Completely circular in design, with two-level pedestrian bridges extending two hundred feet from either side, this magnificent view illustrates the success of the designer’s hope that the structure would seem to say ‘Welcome to Arizona’.”  ASU Photograph by John Pilch.  (Pilch, Richard R. 1967-1996, Physical Education Faculty)  Published by Petley Studios, 4051 E. Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona. #79905.  (Published late 60's early 70's)  (Constructed in 1964, the building is named for Dr. Grady Gammage.)  5.5 x 3.5. 1846.05.0207

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