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Jul 24, 2023 · The collection features records related to one of Arizona State University’s best-known buildings, Gammage Memorial Auditorium. This building was the last major non-residential project designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. 1959–1964, Frank Lloyd Wright with Taliesin Associated Architects. 1200 S. Forest Ave. Easily Arizona State University’s most recognized building, Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium reflects the determined vision of Grady Gammage, president of Arizona State College, and Frank Lloyd Wright, world famous ...
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Tempe, Arizona United States: Owner: Arizona State University: Capacity: 3,017: Construction; Broke ground: 1962: Opened: September 18, 1964: Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright: General contractor: Robert E. McKee Company: Tenants; Broadway Across America: Website; www.asugammage.com
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- Arizona State University
- September 18, 1964
Mar 29, 2011 · Situated in the Sonoran desert outside of Scottsdale, Arizona stands a living memorial and testament to the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Completed between 1937 - 1959, Taliesin West was ...
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Last large design of Frank Lloyd Wright. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona is the proud home of this most imposing and fascinating piece of construction in the State of Arizona. The auditorium seats 3000 in long, wide-spaced arcs of seats unbroken by aisles, and provides excellent acoustics conditions throughout.
Explore Gammage. ASU Gammage is one of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s final designs. Constructed in 1964, the building is named for Grady Gammage, the legendary ASU president who led Arizona State College’s campaign in the state legislature for a change to Arizona State University in 1958.
An ASU Icon Since 1964. By Salt River Stories Team & Nick Von Gnechten. Gammage Auditorium from Apache Boulevard. Story Contents. Main Text. Images (6) Location. Metadata. Top. In 1926, well-known architect Frank Lloyd Wright was called to Phoenix to help with the building of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel.
