Burlington Memorial Auditorium, Burlington

Burlington Memorial Auditorium is a historic multi-purpose arena in Burlington, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built between 1927 and 1928 to designs by local architect Frank Lyman Austin. It was conceived as a civic gathering space capable of hosting a wide range of events. The auditorium has seating for around 2,500 people and offers approximately 20,000 square feet of convention space. It once served as a central venue for performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings, with a large proscenium stage and additional smaller event rooms.

Operated by the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, the building remained an active part of Burlington’s cultural life for decades. However, since 2016, it has been closed to the public after being deemed structurally unsafe. Its future remains under consideration, as the city explores ways to preserve and update the historic structure while meeting modern safety standards.