National Register of Historic Places

Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium

Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
February 24, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000082

About this property

The Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium is a large Art Deco building that defines the civic heart of Lynn, Massachusetts. The building serves three functions: it houses the city's principal offices, including the mayor's office and the chambers of the city council; it memorializes the city's fallen in the nation's military conflicts; and it houses a large public performance space, with a seating capacity over 2,000. It is located at Three City Hall Square. The building was constructed in 1948-49 by the M.A. Dyer Company and John Bowen Company. Lynn's mayor Albert Cole was the driving force behind the design and construction of the building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

3 City Hall Square
Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.46493, -70.95119

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium listed on the National Register?

Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium?

Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium?

The period of significance for Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium is recorded as the industrial era.

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