Discover the History of Powell Hall St. Louis

Everyone must experience orchestra once in their lives. Of course, the atmosphere, music, and musicians at an orchestra theatre are all very appealing. When it comes to Powell Hall in St. Louis, you’ll experience it on another level because of its rich history. 

Discover the history of Powell Hall St Louis, where you can feel the rich heritage while enjoying music in the contemporary era!

3 Facts Related To The History of Powell Hall St. Louis

Second Oldest

Powell Hall is famous for being home to the extraordinary St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. It is the second oldest in the US and, in 2001, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Changed the Course of Time

Powell Hall opened in 1925 as the St. Louis Theatre and closed in the 1960s. Because of the popularity of television, the competition was fierce, resulting in fewer people attending the opera. However, The SLSO, which now owns the beautiful theatre, was renovated in 1966. Thank goodness! 

Powell Hall has been entertaining visitors with fantastic orchestra performances since 1968. Following the Powell Hall conversion, many theatres, including the Pantages Movie Theatre and the Paramount Theatre, were converted into symphony halls.

Experience the Old in the Present Era

Powell Hall has shown how the old can evolve to offer the best to the new. Its elegant charm from the past gracefully entertains guests with alluring music performed by dedicated professionals. Inside Powell Hall you’ll see:

• A magnificent stained glass window of Saint Louis IX can be found above the Powell Hall Box Office entrance, reminding people of the great King Louis. 
• As you enter the Wightman Grand Foyer, you will also notice the only remaining chandelier from the St. Louis Theater. 
• The fleur-de-lis symbols in beautiful gold in Powell Hall represent France’s royalty and national pride. The flowering dogwood also represents Missouri. An array of fruits, including pineapples, can be found around the dome’s edge in the auditorium. The history of pineapples dates back to when western explorers brought pineapples back to Europe and later became a symbol of hospitality. 

With all this history intact, the hall is gracefully designed to seat 2,691 people on red velvet seats while providing visitors with the best musical experience possible. 

Visit to discover the history of Powell Hall in St. Louis.

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