The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Civic Auditorium

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

1. Civic Auditorium Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Civic Auditorium, erected in 1921 through a $125,000 bond measure, was dedicated to local veterans of the First World War. Portland architects Houghtaling and Dougan designed the Civic in the Neo-Classical Revival style. This monumental building complemented two earlier civic structures in the immediate neighborhood: the Carnegie Library (1910) and the Wasco County Courthouse (1912). Containing an auditorium, gymnasium, and banquet/ballroom, the building is a well-preserved early example of a multiple-use community center. Plan are underway to upgrade the building for use as a performing arts and multiple-use community center.

Erected by City of The Dalles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 45° 35.983′ N, 121° 10.937′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. Marker is on East 4th Street near Federal Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 East 4th Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wasco County Courthouse 1914 (about 400 feet away); Decision at The Dalles (about 500 feet away); Wingate & Williams Building (about 500 feet away); French and Company Bank (about 500 feet away); Maier Building (about 500 feet away); Nickelsen Bookstore (about 600 feet away); The Pioneer Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

Civic Auditorium and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

2. Civic Auditorium and Marker

The marker is to the right of the right-most entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.