Designed by the Page Brothers architectural firm of Austin, this auditorium was constructed for the City of Sweetwater in 1926-27. The building's Spanish Colonial Revival style is reflected in the use of arches, ornate balconies and elaborate detailing. The site of numerous cultural events, including performances by international celebrities, it played a vital role in the city's growth as a center of social, religious, political and civic activities. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1982.
Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium
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Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium is a historical marker in Sweetwater, Nolan County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 17 historical markers documented in Nolan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 20 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4740, -100.4084 near Sweetwater. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ragland Building (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, Nolan County, and W.A.S.P. (Women's Airforce Service Pilots) Training Base: Avenger Field.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5353005164. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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