Robinson Center (Little Rock) facts for kids
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Joseph Taylor Robinson Memorial Auditorium
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Robinson Center Music Hall, located at the intersection of Markham and Broadway Streets in downtown Little Rock
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 Location in Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Location | 426 W. Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas |
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| Built | 1939 |
| Architect | Stern, Wittenberg & Delony |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | New Deal Recovery Efforts in Arkansas MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000056 |
| Added to NRHP | February 21, 2007 |
The Robinson Center is a large building in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a place where people can enjoy performances, hold big meetings, and see exhibitions. The center is located in Statehouse Plaza.
The most interesting part of the building is the front of the Robinson Center Music Hall. This part was built in 1939. It was designed by Eugene Stern, an architect from the firm Wittenberg & Delony. The building has tall columns, much like the Old State House Museum nearby.
In 2007, the music hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was recognized as the Joseph Taylor Robinson Municipal Auditorium. There are also more meeting areas next to the Old State House. These are part of the Statehouse Convention Center.
The center is named after Joseph Taylor Robinson. He was an important person in Arkansas. He served as a U.S. Senator, Congressman, and governor. Many places in Arkansas are named after him.
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What is the Robinson Center?
The Robinson Center Music Hall and Conference Center is a main place for shows. The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs here often. You can also see popular Broadway plays and musicals. Many different concerts happen throughout the year. The music hall can seat 2,222 people.
What is the Conference Center?
The new conference center is on the north side of the building. It looks out over the Arkansas River. This part of the center has many meeting rooms. It also has large ballrooms. There is even a terrace. These spaces are used for weddings, conferences, and other events. Many different groups use these areas.
Who Manages the Robinson Center?
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau runs the Robinson Center. This group is part of the city government. Their main offices are in the Cromwell Building. This building is across the plaza from the hall.
See also
- List of concert halls
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Little Rock, Arkansas
