The Chester Fritz Auditorium (CFA) is a performance facility on the campus of the

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(UND) located in the city of

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. "The Fritz," as it is commonly known, has a maximum capacity of 2,384 and is used for many events including concerts, dance recitals, and popular Broadway musicals. The auditorium also plays host to university events including some commencement ceremonies, lectures, and conferences. The building measures in height and the facade is constructed mainly of

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and pre-cast

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sections. It sits on the banks of the English Coulee, which meanders its way through the UND campus. (March 25, 1892 – July 28, 1983), a notable alumnus of UND, gave the university $1 million in 1965 for the construction of a "distinctive auditorium" on the campus. The finished auditorium cost $3 million, with additional funds received from the state of

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and private donations. The Chester Fritz Library, the main library at UND, is also named after Chester Fritz. The auditorium was listed on the

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in 2023.

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Chester Fritz Auditorium website
University of North Dakota Buildings and structures in Grand Forks, North Dakota Tourist attractions in Grand Forks, North Dakota Theatres in North Dakota National Register of Historic Places in Grand Forks County, North Dakota {{NorthDakota-university-stub

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