Grand Opening of Renovated Urbana High School Auditorium

This Saturday, October 27, Urbana High School is set to welcome the public to the grand opening of the newly renovated Urbana High School Cobb Memorial Auditorium.

The event, scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will include a preview of the UHS Drama fall production of Chicago – The Musical, as well as performances by members of the UHS Music Department. Guest will be able to receive a tour of the auditorium.

Admission to the grand opening is free, however donations are welcome. For more information, please call UHS at 217-384-3505.

History: Cobb Memorial Auditorium is part of the original building designed by local, noted architect Joseph Royer and was constructed in 1913. Originally, the auditorium featured about 400 wood seats (including those in the balcony), hard-wood floors, leaded-glass windows, and wood wainscot throughout. The Auditorium has gone through several changes and renovations throughout the years, most notably in the 1950s, 1970s and 1980s. For more information, please visit the auditorium history page on the UHS web site: http://www.usd116.org/uhs/uhs_history/features/auditorium.htm

For a timeline and picture gallery of the renovations, please visit: http://www.usd116.org/index.php/2012/07/photo-gallery-uhs-auditorium-renovations/

Information provided by the Urbana School District.