Lima Memorial Hall
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| Location | W. Elm and S. Elizabeth Sts., Lima, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 40°44′15″N 84°6′23″W / 40.73750°N 84.10639°WCoordinates: 40°44′15″N 84°6′23″W / 40.73750°N 84.10639°W |
| Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | Dawson & McLaughlin |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| NRHP Reference # | 79001779[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 7, 1979 |
The Lima Memorial Hall is a historic performing arts center and city hall on the edge of downtown Lima, Ohio, United States.[2] Designed by the architectural company of Dawson & McLaughlin and named for local military veterans, the Beaux-Arts building was built in 1908.[1] A dominating aspect of its architecture is the massive marble staircase that rises from the foyer to a second-floor open balcony.[2]
As a performing arts center, Memorial Hall has hosted concerts by John Philip Sousa's band, Victor Borge, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and singers from the Boston and Chicago opera companies.[2] It no longer serves as the city hall; the municipal offices are now located on Public Square at the center of the city.[3]
In 1979, Memorial Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both its architecture and its contribution to local history were significant enough to qualify it for listing by themselves.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 Owen, Lorrie K., ed. Dictionary of Ohio Historic Places. Vol. 1. St. Clair Shores: Somerset, 1999, 12.
- ↑ City Hall, City of Lima. Accessed 2010-05-03.
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