Valley City Municipal Auditorium

Valley City Municipal Auditorium
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	320 Central Ave. S., Valley City, North Dakota
Coordinates	46°55′15″N 98°0′11″W / 46.92083°N 98.00306°WCoordinates: 46°55′15″N 98°0′11″W / 46.92083°N 98.00306°W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1936
Built by	Ritterbush Bros.; Wick, O.M.
Architectural style	Modern Movement, Stripped classicism, Other
NRHP Reference #	07001341[1]
Added to NRHP	January 4, 2008

The Valley City Municipal Auditorium in Valley City, North Dakota was built in 1936. It includes Modern Movement architecture, Stripped Classicism, and other architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.^[1]

It was deemed significant for its architecture but primarily for its historic role in the community. The building has enabled the city to be host, since 1938, of the North Dakota Winter Show, and it has hosted many events. One memorable event was Peggy Lee performing with the Dave Barbour Orchestra in shows during March 6–9, 1950.^[2]

References

1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. "Valley City Auditorium Listed in National Register of Historic Places". Valley City Chamber of Commerce. January 21, 2008.