Moberly Municipal Auditorium – Moberly MO

City:
Moberly

Site Type:
Civic Facilities, Auditoriums and Arenas

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Artist:
Ludwig Abt

Description

This is an excellent example of the clean, rounded lines of art deco architecture used in a large municipal auditorium that was recently restored and brought back to its original appearance.  Ludwig Abt also designed the school in nearby Renick.

The total cost of the project was $160,000 with a Federal portion of $92,000.  At the dedication, the Governor gave the keynote address and the music was provided by Ozzie Nelson and his band. The auditorium also served as the local national guard armory.

Source notes

City of Moberly: https://www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/survey/RNAS001-R.pdf

Site originally submitted by Charles Swaney on July 18, 2013.

Location Info


109 N. Clark St.
Moberly, MO 65270

Coordinates: 39.4187575, -92.43804

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2 comments on “Moberly Municipal Auditorium – Moberly MO

  1. What is the seating capacity of this auditorium?

    • Gabriel Milner

      For this, you’ll need to contact the auditorium directly: (660) 263-6757.

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  1. What is the seating capacity of this auditorium?

    • Gabriel Milner

      For this, you’ll need to contact the auditorium directly: (660) 263-6757.

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