Temple of Music and Art
This cultural center was built through the efforts of the Saturday Morning Music Club. The grand opening October 28, 1927, starred violinist Jascha Heifetz. Many world-renowned artists followed upon the stage and in the galleries while local talent also gave recitals and concerts. Original home of the Tucson Fine Arts Association and the Tucson Boys Chorus. Restoration was begun in 1976. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Spanish Translation:
Templo de Música y Arte
Este centro cultural fue edificado por los esfuerzos del Saturday Morning Musical Club. El destacado violinista, Jascha Heifitz, tocó en la dedicación, Octubre 28, 1927. Artistas así de fama mundial como locales han aparecido aquí através de los años. Aquí se originaron los Tucson Boys’ Chorus y Tucson Fine Arts Association. Restaurándose desde 1976, está registrado en el National Register of Historic Places.
Marker is on South Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
