Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Arts & Cultural Center
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The Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Arts & Cultural Center is part of the 1920's Masonic complexes that built up in cities across America. The foundations of this theater were laid in 1927, but was not completed due to the Great Depression of the 1930's. Work was finally completed and the theater opened in January 1950.Refurbishment began in the 1990's while the city of Providence was going through a Renaissance of its own. The elaborate theater features an ornate proscenium stage that has an unobstructed view from the audience. Seating for just over 1900 patrons is available and the acoustics are excellent. Be sure to look up at the decorative ceiling uniquely symbolizing the 39 communities of Rhode Island.
The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a memorial to the veteran soldiers of Rhode Island. It is located on the Avenue of the Arts next to the State Capital and beside the Renaissance Providence Hotel.
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