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United States historic place
Valley City Municipal Auditorium
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Valley City Municipal Auditorium is located in North DakotaValley City Municipal AuditoriumShow map of North DakotaValley City Municipal Auditorium is located in the United StatesValley City Municipal AuditoriumShow map of the United States
Location320 Central Ave. S.,
Valley City, North Dakota
Coordinates46°55′15″N 98°0′11″W / 46.92083°N 98.00306°W / 46.92083; -98.00306
Arealess than one acre
Built1936
Built byRitterbush Bros.; O.M. Wick
Architectural styleModern Movement, Stripped Classicism
NRHP reference No.07001341
Added to NRHPJanuary 4, 2008

The Valley City Municipal Auditorium in Valley City, North Dakota was built in 1936. It includes Modern Movement architecture, Stripped Classicism, and other architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

It was deemed significant for its architecture but primarily for its historic role in the community. The building has enabled the city to be host, since 1938, of the North Dakota Winter Show, and it has hosted many events. One memorable event was Peggy Lee performing with the Dave Barbour Orchestra in shows during March 6–9, 1950.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Valley City Auditorium Listed in National Register of Historic Places". Valley City Chamber of Commerce. January 21, 2008.
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See also: National Register of Historic Places listings in Barnes County, North Dakota and List of National Historic Landmarks in North Dakota


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