Sturges-Young Civic Center & Auditorium - Sturgis, MI
N 41° 48.099 W 085° 25.114
16T E 631378 N 4628962
Sturges-Young Civic Center is an auditorium and banquet facility located in Sturgis, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM18BTJ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2023
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From the state of Michigan historical marker at the site:
The Sturges-Young Auditorium opened
in 1955 to fanfare and celebration.
The 986-seat multipurpose facility
was much larger than would be
expected for a small community like
Sturgis. Spurred by private donations, the city began construction
on the building in 1954. Fort Wayne
architect A. M. Strauss provided the
Modernist design. Major contributors
included the building's namesakes
Clara and Stella Sturges and Emma
Young, each of whom stipulated in
their wills that funds be used for
the construction of a civic auditorium. The venue has hosted many
famous musicians, comedians, and
public figures. On March 22, 1974,
bandleader Duke Ellington (1899-
1974) gave his final performance
here, two months before he died.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9 AM–5 PM
Thursday
10 AM–7 PM
Friday
10 AM–4 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Admission Prices:
Varies depending on the event
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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