Tempe, AZ: Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium

Country: United States of America
State: Arizona
City: Tempe
Location: Arizona State University campus; 1200 South Forest Avenue

University performing arts centre, built 1962-1964 by William Wesley Peters to a design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Opened 18 Sep 1964 with a concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Named after the university president, Grady Gammage (1892-1959). 3017 seats.

Links: www.asugammage.com, Wikipedia

Tempe, AZ: Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium Reverse Text: "Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. This last large design of Frank Lloyd Wright produced a fine arts center which commands notice from the world. Completely circular in design, with two-level pedestrian bridges extending two hundred feet from either side, this magnificent view illustrates the success of the designer's hope that the structure would seem to say 'Welcome to Arizona'."
Publisher: Petley Studios, Phoenix AZ; 79905
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Sent: from camp Curry CA to San Antonio TX, 1967

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