- City:
- Willmar, MN
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Auditoriums and Arenas
- New Deal Agencies:
- Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
- Started:
- 1936
- Completed:
- 1937
- Quality of Information:
- Moderate
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
“The well-constructed City Auditorium, built by the Works Progress Administration between 1936 and 1937 in downtown Willmar, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to provide long-term value for the city.”
“Relief sculpture panels adorn the space above the Willmar City Auditorium’s front entrance. These sculptures on the front facade,” which were created by the Federal Art Project, “are damaged due mostly to the effects of winter climate. That is just one of many detailed findings included in a new master plan that looks out 10 to 15 years.” (https://www.wctrib.com)
Source notes
https://newdeal.feri.org/library/a42a.htm
https://www.wctrib.com/content/new-master-plan-addresses-maintenance-repair-issues-historic-willmar-city-auditorium
https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/educate/places/maps.html
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