In 1972, the KRNT Theater closed. The loss of the 45-year-old theater left downtown Des Moines without a major cultural venue. A group of community leaders attempted to pass a referendum to construct a theater in 1974, but, needing 60% approval, it received only 54% and failed. After the narrow defeat, Des Moines business leaders decided to form a privately held, not-for-profit corporation to build and run a performing arts facility. The city's largest fundraising effort at the time raised $9.3 million to build the Civic Center in fewer than 90 days. (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia | Civic_Center_of_Greater_Des_Moines |
Capacity | 2744 |
Address | 221 Walnut Street , Des Moines, IA, USA |
Architect | Charles Hebert & Associates |
Opening year | 1979, June 10th |
Official website | https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/ |