Public Auditorium, Cleveland

Name: Public Auditorium
Address: 500 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, 44114-1019, United States

#21 among attractions in Cleveland

Sport venue, Sport

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Public Auditorium is a multi-purpose performing arts, entertainment, sports, and exposition facility located in the civic center district of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The 10,000-capacity main auditorium shares its stage with a second venue housed at the facility: the 3,000-capacity Music Hall. Although Public Auditorium was planned and funded prior to World War I, construction did not begin until 1920, and the building did not open until 1922. Designed by city architect J. Harold McDowell and Frank Walker of Walker and Weeks in a neoclassical style matching the other Group Plan buildings, it was the largest of its kind when opened, then seating 11,500. ()

Opened: 1922 (102 years ago)Capacity: 10 thous.Coordinates: 41°30'13"N, 81°41'34"W

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500 Lakeside Ave EDowntown Cleveland (Civic Center)Cleveland 44114-1019 United States

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Public Auditorium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland Arcade, Quicken Loans Arena, Public Square.

0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland
10 min walk • FirstEnergy Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, primarily for American football. It is the home field of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, and serves as a venue for other events such as college and high school football, soccer, and concerts.
~1170 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Cleveland Arcade, Cleveland
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Cleveland, the Cleveland Arcade is a historic architectural marvel that beckons visitors with its grandeur and elegance. Opened in 1890, this two-story arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in America and has since been a...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
14 min walk • Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is a multi-purpose arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The building is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League.
~1450 ftS
Large open city plaza and events hub
Public Square, Cleveland
7 min walk • Public Square is the central plaza of Cleveland, Ohio, and a key fixture in the city's urban landscape. This expansive park, which spans 6.5 acres, is not only a green oasis amidst the bustling cityscape but also a hub of cultural and social activity.
~1770 ftNW
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
9 min walk • The Great Lakes Science Center is a museum and educational facility in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Many of the exhibits document the features of the natural environment in the Great Lakes region of the United States.
~1070 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galleria at Erieview, Cleveland
6 min walk • The Galleria at Erieview is a two floor shopping mall that opened in 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, on the east side of the city's downtown. It is adjacent to the Erieview Tower, a 40-story office building. The Galleria is a few blocks away from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
~1970 ftS
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
JACK Cleveland Casino, Cleveland
10 min walk • Jack Cleveland Casino is a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Jack Entertainment.
~380 ftSW
Park
The Mall, Cleveland
2 min walk • The Cleveland Mall is a landscaped public park in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. One of the most complete examples of City Beautiful design in the United States, the park is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Tower City Center, Cleveland
11 min walk • Tower City Center is a large mixed-use facility in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, on its Public Square.
~690 ftS
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fountain of Eternal Life, Cleveland
4 min walk • The Fountain of Eternal Life, also known as the War Memorial Fountain and Peace Arising from the Flames of War, is a statue and fountain in downtown Cleveland, Ohio designed by Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Marshall Fredericks and dedicated on May 30, 1964.
~1270 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Old Stone Church, Cleveland
7 min walk • The Old Stone Church is a historic Presbyterian church located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and is the oldest building on Public Square. It is also the second church built within the city limits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Public Auditorium?

Nearby attractions include The Mall, Cleveland (2 min walk), Cleveland City Hall, Cleveland (3 min walk), Willard Park, Cleveland (4 min walk), Fountain of Eternal Life, Cleveland (4 min walk).

How to get to Public Auditorium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Public Auditorium:

Train

Cleveland (6 min walk)

Light rail

East 9th–North Coast • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (6 min walk)
Amtrak • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (6 min walk)

Bus

East 6th Street (9 min walk)
79 A/B 51A/B/C 22 26 (11 min walk)

Metro

Tower City • Lines: Red (11 min walk)