1893 to 1943, asked the community to lend Brenau US$10,000 without interest for five years for the construction of an auditorium. The funds were raised in a short period, and the contract for the construction was signed April 1, 1896.
The auditorium was completed within only a year and dedicated on May 21, 1897, as "the largest of its kind in the South." Nearly 67 years later on March 26, the auditorium was dedicated in honor of Pearce.
In 1978, the building was named to the National Register of Historic Places, along with others on the Brenau campus. Three years later, it was closed for renovations, reopening in the spring of 1984. "It's difficult to imagine Brenau University without Pearce Auditorium. In fact, it is hard to imagine Gainesville without Pearce Auditorium," said John W. Jacobs Jr., chairman of the Brenau board of trustees, as he began the centennial observance of the dedication of Pearce Auditorium.
In addition to its wide usage by such local groups as The Arts Council, the Gainesville Theatre …
SAT EBRW 25%
510
SAT EBRW 75%
590
SAT Math 25th %
480
SAT Math 75th %
580
ACT Composite 25th %
17
ACT Composite 50th %
22
ACT Composite 75th %
23
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