Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

One of Shreveport’s most treasured historical landmarks, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium was constructed between 1926 and 1929 as a memorial to servicemen who lost their lives during World War I. The building was designed by architects Samuel G. Wiener Sr. and Seymour Van Os and is considered to be the finest example of Art Deco architecture in Louisiana. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008.

From the late 1940s until the late 1950s, the Auditorium hosted the nationally broadcast radio program, Louisiana Hayride, which was pivotal in launching the careers of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. Throughout its storied history, “The Muni” has also hosted legendary performances by artists including The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Aretha Franklin. The building received $4.7 million in updates in 2013 and continues to host regular performances by today’s top touring artists.

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