The New Addition

This blueprint shows the addition at the performance level.  To the left you will see the location of windows that will provide a beautiful view of the St. Croix River and Overlook Park.   Take note of the elevator, auditorium lobby, restrooms for men and women, as well as dressing rooms and backstage space needed to provide suitable accommodations for the performers and technicians at work in the Civic Auditorium.  Below this, at street level, is reception space .

Services

Planning conversations taking place over the last ten years have identified the important ways in which a rehabilitated Civic Auditorium will better serve both audiences and presenters.   The three-level 8,800 square foot addition will: make it possible to host special events, weddings, small conferences and business meetings offer appropriate space for patrons and private parties to mingle will efficiently resolve the need for additional restrooms at both street & performance levels; and provide safe as well as logical backstage places for dressing rooms, sets and load-in/load-outs.

HVAC

A major issue with the existing structure has been the ongoing use of obsolete and ineffective heating, ventilation, air handling, and cooling systems (HVAC).  Face it, the building was constructed prior to the advent of conventional HVAC systems!  From the ancient boiler that was over 30 years past a normal life expectancy to a series of used air conditioning systems, visitors to the historic Civic Auditorium rarely found themselves warm enough in the winter or cool enough in the summer to ever count on being comfortable during their next visit.   The addition is required to house and operate a single HVAC system that replaces the obsolete equipment from the Historic Auditorium and makes the facility comfortable and energy efficient.

Donations to the SCF Civic Auditorium are fully tax-deductible pursuant to IRS Code 26 Sec 170(c)(1) for the
public purpose of the rehabilitation and expansion of this civic gathering place.