Shryock Auditorium (SIUC)
| Shryock Auditorium | |
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| General information | |
| Type | auditorium |
| Location | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Opened | 1918 |
| Renovated | 1969-1970 |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1200 |
Shryock Auditorium located at 1050 S Normal Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901 on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Named for the fifth president of the university, Henry William Shryock, who died inside the building just before a student convocation on April 13, 1935.[1][2][3] This 1200 seat capacity auditorium is a focal point for musical performance and distinguished lectures across the SIUC campus.
Designed by the State Architect, James B. Dibelka of Chicago, Illinois, and construction awarded to Champaign area general contractor Mr. A. W. Stoolman; construction of the auditorium began in mid-1916, following the award of $135,000.00 (USD)[4] for construction by the Forty-ninth General Assembly of the State of Illinois in early 1915.[5]
The auditoriums last major upgrade was in 1969-1970. The project included installation of updated theater lighting, and remodeling of the lobby. During 1970, the Reuter pipe organ was also installed on the upper balcony.[6]
Shryock Organ
A prominent feature of the auditorium is the 3,312-pipe, 3-manual, 58-rank, Reuter Pipe Organ, Opus 1741 built in 1970.[7] The organ was designed by and named for professor of organ, emeritus - Ms. Marianne Webb (deceased - December 7, 2013).
| Great | Positiv-Choir | Swell | Pedal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16' Quintaten
8' Principal 8' Bourdon 4' Octave 4' Spitzflöte 2' Super Octave IV Mixture III Scharf 16' Dulzian 8' Trompete Chimes |
8' Gedeckt
8' Flute Dolce * 8' Flute Celeste * 4' Principal 4' Koppelflöte 2' Spitzprincipal 1 1/3' Quint 1' Sifflöte III Cymbel 8' Krummhorn Tremulant |
8' Principal
8' Rohrflöte 8' Viole de Gambe 8' Viole Celeste 4' Principal 4' Hohlflöte 2 2/3' Nazard 2' Blockflöte 1 3/5' Tierce V Plein Jeu 16' Fagot 8' Trompette 8' Hautbois 4' Clarion Tremulant |
32' Acoustic Bass
16' Principal 16' Subbass 16' Quintaten (GT) 16' Rohrflöte (SW) 8' Octave 8' Spitzflöte. 8' Rohrflöte (SW) 4' Super Octave 4' Nachthorn 2' Nachthorn IV Mixture 16' Posaune 16' Fagot 8' Trumpet 4' Rohr Schalmey |
Notable Events
| Event Type | Speaker / Performer | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lecture | President of the United States, William Howard Taft | 1918-04-04 |
| Political | Vice President of the United States, Richard Nixon [8][9] | 1956-10-24 |
| Interview | Tom Waits [10] | 1979-10-09 |
| Comedian | Paula Poundstone | 2009-10-04 |
| Lecture | Buckminster Fuller [11] | 1965-10-21 |
| Variety | Carol Channing [12] | 2003-10-02 |
| Funeral | University President, Henry William Shryock [13] | 1935-04-13 |
| Concert | Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Couldn't Stand the Weather Tour | 1984-02-11 |
References
- ^ http://archives.lib.siu.edu/?p=creators/creator&id=157
- ^ http://chancellor.siu.edu/hall-of-chancellors/shryock.html
- ^ https://mysteriousheartland.com/2014/08/29/henry-the-ghost-of-shryock-auditorium/
- ^ http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=de_1916
- ^ Senate Synopsis: 49th General Assembly - State of Illinois. Springfield, Ill.: Schnepp & Barns, State Printers. June 30, 1915. p. 62. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
(No: 422, Mar 22, Harry Wilson.) "An act to make an appropriation for the purpose of erecting and equiping a gymnasium, auditorium and administrative offices on the campus of the Southern Illinois State Normal University."
- ^ http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/magazine/crown-jewel-peek-behind-the-curtain-at-siuc-s-shryock/article_d1c9a2a8-c2ac-11df-9ca6-001cc4c002e0.html
- ^ http://database.organsociety.org/SingleOrganDetails.php?OrganID=21576
- ^ http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/sic_photos/id/1848/rec/31
- ^ http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/sic_photos/id/1852/rec/33
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGns5GAqr4o
- ^ http://siudesign.org/vision_65.htm
- ^ http://www.dailyegyptian.com/archives/article_03b56a2e-d55f-5b1e-9c81-d2ebe361aee6.html
- ^ http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=de_April1935
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