Cahn Auditorium
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Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
[kɑn ɔ.dɪ.to.ɹi.ʌm] or [kɑn ɔ.də.to.ɹi.ʌm]
Description
The largest performance space on campus with over 1,000 seats and an orchestra pit.[1] Often referred to simply as “Cahn” by students and faculty.
Example Sentence
“Waa-Mu is being performed in Cahn Auditorium tonight.”
History
Built in 1940, Cahn Auditorium is named for Bertram Cahn, a civic leader, donor, trustee, alumnus, and chairman of B. Kuppenheimer and Company.[2]
Tradition
In additional to various other productions, the annual Waa-Mu show is staged in Cahn Auditorium.[3]
Usage
Anyone can say this.
Address
600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL 60208
Related Terms
References
- ↑ “Cahn Auditorium.” Northwestern University Campus Maps.
- ↑ “Cahn Auditorium.” Northwestern University Campus Maps.
- ↑ “Cahn Auditorium.” Northwestern University Campus Maps.
