Memorial Hall
Director of Public Works: Mike Passauer
Memorial Hall Reservations: Teresa Prather
Memorial Hall Reservations: Mike Cunningham
Contact Information Memorial Hall Office #: (620) 332-2508 City Hall Office #: (620) 332-2500 Fax #: (620) 332-1790 Mailing Address City Hall ATTN: Memorial Hall 120 North 6th Street Independence, Kansas 67301
The Memorial Hall building, which is located at 410 North Penn Avenue, consists of a nearly 2,000 seat auditorium with the latest computerized sound, lighting and stage rigging equipment, a large Civic Center suitable for large banquets, a large meeting room equipped with a ceiling mounted projector, built in audio and an automatic screen, plus several other smaller meeting rooms which are all available for rent. This building is equipped with wireless internet.
Memorial Hall staff are responsible for building and grounds maintenance, facility rentals, event setup and cleanup.
Rental facilities available for events include:
FIRST FLOOR FACILITIES
Civic Center – This area was recently renovated and will accommodate 456 with banquet seating. A PowerPoint projector, large screen, wireless microphones and integrated sound system are also available for your use.
Kitchen – The kitchen is located off the Civic Center. It has the following commercial grade appliances; range, microwave, refrigerator/freezer and ice maker. A commercial grade sink and stainless steel work tables are also available for your use. The kitchen features a serving window opening into the Civic Center which may be closed off if not needed.
Veteran’s Room – This large meeting room can be divided into two smaller meeting rooms if needed. This room is an ideal training facility and features an integrated PowerPoint and sound system. 45 individuals can be accommodated in classroom style seating. Seating for 80 individuals can be accommodated without tables.
Gallery – This large space is located between the Civic Center and the Veteran’s Room. It can accommodate 64 guests at table seating and 100 guests without table seating. The gallery features a moveable wall adjacent to the Civic Center which can be opened to increase the size of the Civic Center for extra large activities.
Legion Room – This room will accommodate 30 individuals at tables and 40 without tables. This meeting room features a wall conference center which includes a dry erase board, large tablet and built in screen.
VFW and Spanish Rooms – These two meeting rooms are similar in size and can accommodate 12-16 individuals each with table seating. These meeting rooms feature wall conference centers.
Patriot Room – This meeting room can accommodate 6-10 individuals with table seating. A wall conference center is also available in this room.
SECOND FLOOR FACILITIES
Auditorium – 1,950 theater seats are available in this newly renovated auditorium which features computerized sound, lighting and stage rigging equipment. Wheelchair accessible seating and wireless hearing assistance equipment are also available.
Main Lobby – This lobby is located outside the auditorium and was also recently renovated. This space features mosaic tile floors, detailed interior architecture, a lounge area, ticket booth and concessions room. This area includes a tribute to our veterans with the Walls of Honor. In addition a statue recognizing Jim Halsey’s contributions is also featured in the lobby area. Seating for 100 without tables and 72 with tables can be accommodated in the Main Lobby.
Green Room – This meeting room is located outside the Main Lobby and can accommodate a small group of 8 with table seating.
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