Burgess-Osborne Memorial Auditorium

The Burgess-Osborne Memorial Auditorium is a public auditorium at 1701 Wabash Avenue in Mattoon, Illinois. The building was constructed in 1952-53 using funds from the estate of Mattoon resident Emily Burgess-Osborne. Architect Oliver W. Stiegemeyer of St. Louis designed the auditorium in the mid-century modern style. His design includes a pylon above the entrance with the building's name, an asymmetrical shape, and brick and stone exterior sections, all characteristic elements of the style. The auditorium has hosted concerts, dances, political speeches, and public meetings; it was also the headquarters of the Mattoon Association of Commerce for several decades.[2]

Burgess-Osborne Memorial Auditorium
Location1701 Wabash Ave., Mattoon, Illinois
Coordinates39°28′50″N 88°22′32″W
Built1952 (1952)-53
ArchitectOliver W. Stiegemeyer
Architectural styleMid-century modern
NRHP reference No.100002149[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 5, 2018

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 2018.[1]

References
  1. "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 3/5/2018 Through 3/9/2018". Illinois Historic Preservation Division. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. Thompson, Stephen A. (December 16, 2017). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Burgess-Osborne Memorial Auditorium" (PDF). Illinois Historic Preservation Division. Retrieved December 31, 2019.


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