SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM - Revision history

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	[[Image:ghall-2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central. Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)		[[Image:ghall-2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central. For years this was the site of a Hartig's Drug Store and its parking lot. Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)

	For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a site for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)		For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a site for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held at the auditorium in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)

	One of the popular events for which the building was used were the pure food shows at which producers handed out free samples to advertise themselves. Ironically it was the paper wrappers for the food which littered the floor that finally resulted in the decision to demolish the building. (7)		One of the popular events for which the building was used were the pure food shows at which producers handed out free samples to advertise themselves. Ironically it was the paper wrappers for the food which littered the floor that finally resulted in the decision to demolish the building. (7)
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	Additional seating provided for the 1899 events increased the capacity of the auditorium from its usual 5,000 to 6,000 spectators. General admission tickets ranged from $1.00 to $5.00 on the main floor. Seats costing $3.00 were located behind the more expensive seats with balcony seating costing $2.00. (9)		Additional seating provided for the 1899 events increased the capacity of the auditorium from its usual 5,000 to 6,000 spectators. General admission tickets ranged from $1.00 to $5.00 on the main floor. Seats costing $3.00 were located behind the more expensive seats with balcony seating costing $2.00. (9)

	The auditorium featured a stakeless ring padded with felt located in the center of the building and high enough to be seen. This was covered with tightly pulled canvas which made the floor surface elastic. Special lighting allowed the operator to ~~range~~ the illumination from soft to "extraordinary brilliancy." (10) [[COCK FIGHTING]] was witnessed by a crowd estimated at 300 in February, 1900. (11)		The auditorium featured a stakeless ring padded with felt located in the center of the building and high enough to be seen. This was covered with tightly pulled canvas which made the floor surface elastic. Special lighting allowed the operator to vary the illumination from soft to "extraordinary brilliancy." (10) [[COCK FIGHTING]] was witnessed by a crowd estimated at 300 in February, 1900. (11)

	Although the [[DUBUQUE SAENGERBUND]] used the building for social gathering and singing events, by the end of 1903 nearly all traces of the building had been removed. (12)		Although the [[DUBUQUE SAENGERBUND]] used the building for social gathering and singing events, by the end of 1903 nearly all traces of the building had been removed. (12)

Randylyon at 19:58, 29 June 2025

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	[[Image:ghall.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central. Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)		[[Image:ghall-2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central. Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)

	For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a ~~state~~ for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)		For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a site for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)

	One of the popular events for which the building was used were the pure food shows at which producers handed out free samples to advertise themselves. Ironically it was the paper wrappers for the food which littered the floor that finally resulted in the decision to demolish the building. (7)		One of the popular events for which the building was used were the pure food shows at which producers handed out free samples to advertise themselves. Ironically it was the paper wrappers for the food which littered the floor that finally resulted in the decision to demolish the building. (7)

Randylyon at 01:39, 19 September 2017

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	~~SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM.~~ [[Image:ghall.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central. Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)		[[Image:ghall.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central. Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)

	For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a state for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)		For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a state for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)

Randylyon at 01:38, 19 September 2017

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-SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1)
+SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM. [[Image:ghall.png|left|thumb|250px|The Saengerbund Auditorium stood at the southwest corner of 22nd and Central.  Photo courtesy: James E. Jacobsen]]SAEGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1) On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger.  The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)
-On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger.  The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)
+For its size, the Saengerbund auditorium was a short-lived structure in Dubuque. Located on a piece of land approximately 80' x 200,' the structure erected in 1896 and made entirely of wood lasted less than five years. (3) In May 1896, Dubuque County Democrats urged that it be offered as a state for the state convention the next year instead of the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. (4) A benefit for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]] was held in May, 1897 with booths sponsored by Holy Ghost, [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], and [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]]. (5) On May 7, 1898 a pie-eating contest for young boys drew a large crowd. The City Band was scheduled for the following night with several songs performed by the Saengerbund Society. (6)
-The frame building which was to be 70 by 200 feet was to stand at the corner of Couler and Kaufmann avenues. With construction starting immediately, it was planned that the building would be available for the state convention in May. (3)
+One of the popular events for which the building was used were the pure food shows at which producers handed out free samples to advertise themselves. Ironically it was the paper wrappers for the food which littered the floor that finally resulted in the decision to demolish the building. (7)
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 . "The Big Auditorium," ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'', March 31, 1896, p. 5
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	SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM. ~~On March 31~~, ~~1896 the announcement was made~~ that the ~~contract to build the~~ Saengerbund ~~Auditorium~~ had ~~been awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was~~ $3,~~200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring~~ the ~~total cost~~ of ~~$4,000~~.		SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM. It was announced on August 17, 1890 that the German Saengerbund Society had raised pledges of $7,800 toward the construction of a hall. (1)

	The frame building which was to be 70 by 200 feet was to stand at the corner of Couler and Kaufmann avenues. With construction starting immediately, it was planned that the building would be available for the state convention in May.		On March 31, 1896 the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium was awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000. (2)

			The frame building which was to be 70 by 200 feet was to stand at the corner of Couler and Kaufmann avenues. With construction starting immediately, it was planned that the building would be available for the state convention in May. (3)

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	"The Big Auditorium," Dubuque Sunday Herald, March 31, 1896, p. 5		1. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 17, 1890, p. 4

			2. "The Big Auditorium," ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'', March 31, 1896, p. 5

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SAENGERBUND AUDITORIUM. On March 31, 1896 the announcement was made that the contract to build the Saengerbund Auditorium had been awarded to H. Holzinger. The price was $3,200. The cost of seating and lights was estimated to bring the total cost of $4,000.

The frame building which was to be 70 by 200 feet was to stand at the corner of Couler and Kaufmann avenues. With construction starting immediately, it was planned that the building would be available for the state convention in May.

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"The Big Auditorium," Dubuque Sunday Herald, March 31, 1896, p. 5