- City:
- Johnson City, TN
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Amphitheaters and Bandshells
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Description
The federal Work Projects Administration (WPA) constructed an amphitheater on the campus of what is now Eastern Tennessee State University (ETSU). The amphitheater is located between the University Center and Roy S. Nicks Hall.
Waymarking: “Once known as “the passion pit,” this area was completed by Works Progress Administration workers in 1941. The amphitheater is used for student assemblies and staff picnics and is still a wonderful place to enjoy the sunshine with friends.”
Source notes
https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5EBG_East_Tennessee_State_University_Amphitheater_Johnson_City_TennesseeSite originally submitted by Evan Kalish on April 14, 2015.
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