McCaw Hall
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall (often abbreviated to McCaw Hall) is a performing arts hall in Seattle, Washington. Located on the grounds of Seattle Center and owned by the city of Seattle, McCaw Hall's two principal tenants are the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet. The building is named for Marion Oliver McCaw, whose four sons donated $20 million to fund a major renovation in 2003. It was formerly known as the Civic Auditorium and Seattle Opera House.
Interior of McCaw Hall in 2007 | |
| Former names | Seattle Opera House (1962–2001) Civic Auditorium (1928–1959) |
|---|---|
| Address | 321 Mercer Street Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47.624°N 122.351°W |
| Owner | City of Seattle |
| Type | Concert hall |
| Capacity | 2,963 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1927–1928 |
| Opened | May 18, 1928 (original) April 21, 1962 June 28, 2003 |
| Renovated | 2002–2003 1959–1962 |
| Construction cost | $90 million |
| Website | |
| mccawhall.com | |
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