DESIGN & FUNCTIONALITY

This building is two stories in height and rectangular in layout. It is situated on an interior parcel with additional associated parcels adjacent and near to the site used for parking. The building is constructed with reinforced concrete, finished with smooth plaster surfaces and articulated with classically inspired detailing. Symmetrical in elevation at the exterior, the interior plan is offset, with a large auditorium (initially used as the sanctuary), two-stories in height, located on the left (north) side of the building behind a reception area. The main auditorium is nicely appointed and makes an excellent hall for concerts, films, and other events. To the right (south) of the large auditorium is a smaller auditorium that is one-story in height. Both auditoriums have sloping floors, fixed seats, and stage areas. The main auditorium stage area contains proscenium, although the functional layout is not intended for traditional theatre with off-stage support, but rather provides architectural focus for the protruding stage apron. A hall separates the two stage rooms.

The reception hall is centrally located behind an entry vestibule and contains a large hearth and fireplace. Formal staircases flank the entry, which lead to a balcony that circles the reception area at the second level. Accessible from this balcony are several executive business suites, as well as a large meeting room that can accommodate up to 150 people located above the smaller auditorium.

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