Chicago Auditorium Building

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:building
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Louis_Sullivan
gptkb:Gensler
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Chicago_School
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Chicago_Architecture_Biennial
gptkb:the_Chicago_Public_Library
gptkb:the_Chicago_School_of_Architecture
gptkb:Chicago_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:the_Chicago_Architectural_Club
gptkb:the_Chicago_Historical_Society
gptkb:Chicago_Children's_Theatre
gptkb:Chicago_Asian_American_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Jazz_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkb:Chicago_Shakespeare_Theater
gptkb:Lyric_Opera_of_Chicago
gptkb:the_Chicago_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkb:Frank_Lloyd_Wright
gptkb:the_Chicago_Cultural_Center
gptkb:Chicago_Jazz_Orchestra
gptkb:Chicago_Sinfonietta
gptkb:Chicago_Latino_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Ballet
gptkb:Chicago_Humanities_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Dance_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Philharmonic_Orchestra
gptkb:the_Chicago_Park_District
gptkb:the_Lyric_Opera_of_Chicago
gptkb:Chicago_World_Music_Festival
gptkb:the_Chicago_History_Museum
gptkb:Chicago_Blues_Festival
gptkb:the_Chicago_Architecture_Foundation
gptkb:Chicago_Opera_Theater
gptkb:Chicago_Symphony_Chorus
gptkb:Chicago_Folk_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Gospel_Music_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Arts_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_World's_Fair_1893
gptkb:Chicago_Chamber_Musicians
gptkb:Chicago_Animation_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Documentary_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Environmental_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_LGBTQ+_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Native_American_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Opera_Orchestra
gptkb:Chicago_Short_Film_Festival
gptkb:Chicago_Women's_Film_Festival
the Arts and Crafts movement
the Prairie School movement
the Chicago Loop
Chicago Design Week
Chicago Music Summit
Chicago architectural community
Louis Sullivan's legacy
gptkbp:completed 1889
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:George_A._Fuller_Company
gptkbp:construction_material brick
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:historical_landmark
important example of early skyscraper design
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:performing_arts_venue
mixed-use
gptkbp:design_influence Sullivan's philosophy of form follows function
early skyscraper aesthetics
urban architecture in Chicago
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:Chicago_Landmark
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Louis_Sullivan
gptkbp:exterior_features brick and terra cotta
gptkbp:famous_for acoustics
its grand staircase
gptkbp:floors gptkb:16
gptkbp:function gptkb:auditorium
gptkbp:height 138 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance site of many important performances
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chicago Auditorium Building
gptkbp:influenced modern auditorium design
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Beaux-Arts_architecture
gptkbp:interior_features marble and wood
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Chicago_Landmark
gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:opening_ceremony
gptkb:theatrical_performances
cultural events
political rallies
premiere of many operas
concerts by famous musicians
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Chandelier
gptkb:stained_glass_windows
grand staircase
ornate ceiling
large auditorium
box seats
marble lobby
ornate lobby
gptkbp:original_purpose gptkb:theater
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Auditorium_Theatre
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:registration gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2000
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2000
gptkbp:seating_capacity 4000
4,200
gptkbp:sound_design excellent acoustics
gptkbp:style gptkb:Beaux-Arts
gptkbp:year 1889