Chicago's Auditorium Building
GPTKB entity
Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
building
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Louis_Sullivan
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Chicago_School_of_Architecture
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
4,000
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| gptkbp:completed |
1889
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important_in_American_architecture
|
| gptkbp:currentUse |
educational facility
|
| gptkbp:designatedAs |
gptkb:Chicago_Landmark
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
its acoustics
|
| gptkbp:features |
acoustic design
|
| gptkbp:function |
theater
|
| gptkbp:height |
130 feet
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chicago's Auditorium Building
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Richard_Morris_Hunt
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| gptkbp:isRecognizedFor |
1975
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| gptkbp:landmark |
National_Historic_Landmark
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
hosted the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
HVAC systems
artwork restrooms stained glass windows elevators security features acoustic panels balconies lighting fixtures fire safety systems emergency exits fireplace ornate ceiling historical plaques decorative plasterwork sound system roof structure concessions area lobby area exterior facade marble staircase box seats grand foyer theater organ auditorium seating entrance doors stage curtain |
| gptkbp:numberOfFigures |
12
|
| gptkbp:originalPurpose |
auditorium
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Roosevelt_University
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
2000
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
community events
concerts graduation ceremonies lectures performances |