Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
McAlister Auditorium
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
1. McAlister Auditorium Marker
to the Glory of God
through the advancement of
Christian culture
In Memory of
William H. McAlister
and his daughter
Amelie
This building was made possible by a grant made by Logan Fulrath and Guaranty Trust Company of New York
as executors of the last will and testament of Amelie McAlister Upshur.
Erected 1960.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 34° 55.583′ N, 82° 26.1′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is located on the south side of the building, on the campus of Furman University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John E. Johns '47 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alester Garden Furman, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Alester G. Furman, Jr. Administration Building (about 600 feet away); Judson Hall (about 800 feet away); Clark Murphy Housing Complex (about 800 feet away); John E. Johns Hall (about 800
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Regarding McAlister Auditorium. McAlister Auditorium is the world's largest self-suspended concrete dome, as well as New Orleans' largest regularly scheduled cinema. Built in 1940, funds for building were bequeathed by Mrs. Amelie McAlister Upshur as a memorial to her mother, Mrs. Armantine Reynaud McAlister
Also see . . .
1. Furman University. Official website of Furman University. (Submitted on May 10, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. McAlister Auditorium. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
2. McAlister Auditorium
Photographed By Brian Scott, 1960
3. Construction of McAlister Auditorium
The building was completed in the fall of 1960. The foyer features sculpted busts of former Furman presidents.
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
4. Furman's Main Fountain from McAlister Auditorium Porch
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,130 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
