Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is a

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on the campus of

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. The hall was donated by hotel executive Albert Pick Jr. and his brother-in-law Charles Staiger, and named for Corinne Frada Pick, Pick's wife, and Albert Pick's sister Pauline Pick Staiger, Staiger's late wife. The building was constructed mostly from precast concrete and glass and seats 1003. All seats have an unobstructed view of the stage. It also includes thirty plastic dish-shaped panels over the stage. There is also adjustable acoustical drapery which can be adjusted to meet the particular requirements of each performance.

Architecture

The building was designed by renowned Mid-Century modern

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Edward D. Dart Edward D. Dart, FAIA (May 28, 1922 – July 9, 1975), born Edouard Dupaquier Dart and known as Ned by those close to him, was a Mid-Century modern American architect. Early life Dart was born in New Orleans to parents of French descent. Dart at ...

of Loebl, Schlossman, Dart & Hackl.

References

*Dart, Susan (1993). ''Edward Dart Architect''. . * http://digital-libraries.saic.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/findingaids/id/13452/rec/13 {{Authority control Northwestern University Northwestern University campus 1975 establishments in Illinois Edward D. Dart structures