Hilberry Theatre - Detroit, MI
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N 42° 21.275 W 083° 03.959
17T E 329849 N 4691213
Located on the west side of Cass Avenue, between Forest Avenue and Hancock Street. Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WM134R
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2006
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This structure was completed in 1917 for the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Field, Hinchman and Smith--predecessor to the architectural firm of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls--designed it in a Classical Roman Ionic style. In 1961, Wayne State University acquired the building and converted the auditorium into an open stage theatre. Named after the president of the university, Clarence B. Hilberry, the theater was created to house a graduate repertory company, which opened its first season in 1964.
Theater Name: Hilberry Theatre
Country: U.S.A.
Address:
4743 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI U.S.A.
48202
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Academic Affiliation
Type of Productions:
Reportory
Restored Building: no
Date of Construction: 1916
Architect/Designer: Field, Hinchman and Smith--predecessor to the architectural firm of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls
Stage Type: Thrust
Seating Capacity: 518
Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Not listed
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