Silver Lake in McLeod County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Silver Lake Auditorium
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2023
1. Silver Lake Auditorium Marker
Administration
Project
1941
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 44° 54.198′ N, 94° 11.9′ W. Marker is in Silver Lake, Minnesota, in McLeod County. It is on Main Street West (County Highway 16) just east of Tower Avenue, on the left when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the front/south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Main Street West, Silver Lake MN 55381, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St Joseph's Church and School (approx. one mile away); Lester Prairie Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away); McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 8.2 miles away); Hutchinson Stockade (approx. 8.4 miles away); Cupola Restoration Project (approx. 8.4 miles away); Chief Little Crow (approx. 8.4 miles away); American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 8½ miles away); Harrington Merrill House (approx. 8.6 miles away).
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Built in 1941 by the Works Projects Administration (WPA), the Silver Lake Auditorium displays historical character and charm. From the craftsmanship of the brick facade to the interior wooden floors, the Auditorium is sure to impress all while offering affordable rates. If youre looking to book a site for your next event, consider the Auditorium to be a superior option.(Submitted on November 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2023
2. Silver Lake Auditorium Marker
The marker is on left side of front entrance.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2023
3. Silver Lake Auditorium (southeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
