Powell Hall
- Architect
- Rapp and Rapp
- Year
- 1925
- City
- St. Louis, MO
Powell Hall was built in 1925 to a design by Rapp and Rapp, noted theater architects. Originally a movie palace, it was later converted into a symphony hall, and it is designated a Landmark of St. Louis and a National Register of Historic Places contributing property.
the building
From movie palace to symphony hall. Powell Hall began as a movie palace before its conversion into a symphony hall, retaining its ornate, street-visible theater facade.
the architect
Rapp and Rapp were noted theater architects; Powell Hall, built in 1925, reflects their work in theater design.
significance
Powell Hall is designated a Landmark of St. Louis and is a National Register of Historic Places contributing property, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
nearby
- Isaac H. Lionberger House
- Fox Theatre
- St. Francis Xavier College Church
- Dr. George Ashe Bronson House
- Samuel Cupples House
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