Seating capacity 1200 Phone +1 618-453-7035 | Renovated 1969-1970 Opened 1918 | |
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Similar Faner Hall, SIU Arena, Hundley House, Rose Hotel, Glenn House | ||
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. 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) for construction by the Forty-ninth General Assembly of the State of Illinois in early 1915.
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.
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. The organ was designed by and named for professor of organ, emeritus - Ms. Marianne Webb (deceased - December 7, 2013).