Severance Hall

Severance Hall is a major concert hall located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio. Named after Cleveland philanthropist John Severance , the Hall was constructed in 1931 and recently underwent an extensive two-year, $36 million restoration, winning the National Preservation Honor Award in 2001. It is the winter home of the Cleveland Orchestra, which performs there regularly from September through May, and it also hosts the Cleveland Pops Orchestra , a chamber music series, and a recital series featuring internationally known artists.

External links

• Severance Hall
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Article in Entertainment Design magazine