1930 - Chi Omega Greek Theatre - Fayetteville AR
N 36° 04.021 W 094° 10.421
15S E 394306 N 3992019
The Chi Omega Greek Theatre is a structure on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was a gift to the university from Chi Omega, completed in 1930.
Waymark Code: WMEMAJ
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2012
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Mary Love Collins, national president for 42 years, and Dr. Charles Richardson, one of the founding members of the Chi Omega women's fraternity, had the dream of one day building a replica of the Theatre of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis in Greece at the University of Arkansas. The first chapter (Psi) of Chi Omega was established at the University in 1895, and the national organization gave back to the University in 1930 by completing Love and Richardson's dream. Young-Bryan Construction Company was contracted in 1930 for the job, at a cost of $31,225. University president John C. Futrall accepted the gift on June 28, 1930.
The University uses the Chi Omega Greek Theatre for concerts, commencements, convocations, plays, and pep rallies.
During World War II, a crowd of over 6,000 gathered to watch the Army Air Corps Band. This is believed to be the largest crowd in the theatre's history.
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