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Photographs ➔ Photograph, Civic Auditorium Construction
Identifier:
178045.4111Description:
The photograph depicts the construction of the Civic Auditorium in 1932. The iconic south-facing entrance pillars are being constructed in brick and faced with stone. The building across Lyons Street NW is the Fine Arts Building, later renamed the Exhibitors Building. Camera Shop 32434Date:
1932Materials:
Photographic PrintCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Related Entities:
Civic Auditorium (depicts) The Camera Shop (donor)The Camera Shop was formed in 1908 by Walter K. Schmidt (1865-1938) to provide photo supplies to the Grand Rapids, Kent County Michigan community. He retained ownership of the Camera Shop until 1936. All of the known photographs which carry the Camera Shop markings come from the era of Schmidt’s ownership. The Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Public Library have photographs from the Camera Shop in their collections. Exhibitors Building (depicts)