Eagles Auditorium Building facts for kids
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Eagles Auditorium Building
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View of Eagles Auditorium from Union Street, September 2007.
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| Location | 700 Union Street Seattle, Washington |
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| Nearest city | Seattle, Washington |
| Built | 1924-25 |
| Architect | Henry Bittman |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003338 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 14, 1983 |
The Eagles Auditorium Building is a historic, seven-story building in Seattle, Washington. It is located at 1416 Seventh Avenue, at the corner of Seventh and Union Street. This special building has been home to the ACT Theatre since 1996. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on July 14, 1983. The NRHP is a list of places important to American history.
The building is also known as Kreielsheimer Place today. It has two stages for performances, a cabaret, and 44 apartments where people live. When it first opened, it was also an apartment building called the Senator Apartments.
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A Look at the Building's Design
The Eagles Auditorium Building was designed by the Henry Bittman firm. It is covered in beautiful, detailed terracotta decorations. Terracotta is a type of baked clay used for building and art. In the past, the building was also called the Eagles Temple or the Senator Hotel.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
This building was once the main meeting place for Aerie No. 1 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. This group was founded right there in Seattle. The Eagles are a social organization that helps communities.
A Place for Important Voices
Many important events happened at the Eagles Auditorium. For example, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke there on November 10, 1961. This was during his only visit to Seattle. The building also hosted the Unity Church of Truth from the mid-1950s until 1960.
A Stage for Music History
From the mid-1960s until 1970, the Eagles Auditorium was a popular place for rock concerts. Many famous bands played there. These included Jethro Tull and The Doors. The Grateful Dead even performed there eight times in 1967 and 1968.
A City Landmark
Besides being on the National Register of Historic Places, the Eagles Auditorium Building is also an official city landmark in Seattle. This means it is recognized as an important part of the city's history and culture.
