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About Memorial Hall at Racine Civic Center
Memorial Hall, officially the Diamond Auditorium within the Racine Civic Center, is a storied Neoclassical venue in Racine, Wisconsin. Opened in 1924–25, this historic hall has hosted national figures and community events for decades, and continues to be a versatile space for performances, conferences, and sporting events. The building sits at 72 Seventh Street, Racine, WI 53403, and remains an integral part of the civic campus today.
Whether you’re catching a concert, a keynote, or a Racine Storm game, you’ll find practical details here to help you plan your visit — from seating configurations to parking, transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered with straightforward guidance to secure your seats and enjoy your event without a hitch.
Memorial Hall’s Diamond Auditorium offers flexible seating arrangements: approximately 1,200 theater-style, 450 banquet, and 700 classroom configurations across its ~8,400 square feet. Parking includes a surface lot adjacent to the building and three nearby parking ramps, with the Festival Hall Lot also close by for additional spaces. Transit accessibility is strong, with RYDE Racine routes serving the Civic Centre and a nearby transit center with multiple stops within easy reach. Nearby hotel options include the DoubleTree by Hilton Racine Harbourwalk, within walking distance, making an overnight stay convenient for visitors. For dining before or after events, there are several solid choices in the downtown Racine area, including affiliate-friendly restaurant partners we’re happy to recommend. Memorial Hall remains an active, well-loved venue—unfazed by time, and not renamed or demolished. For a smooth experience, secure your seats early and check the venue’s schedule for the latest event details.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Memorial Hall is located at 72 Seventh Street, Racine, WI 53403.
- Venue type and history: Memorial Hall is a historic neoclassical two-story auditorium built in 1924–25 and operated as part of the Racine Civic Centre.
- Seating and capacity: Diamond Auditorium (Memorial Hall) is about 8,400 sq ft; seating is 1,200 theater-style, 450 banquet, and 700 classroom configurations.
- Parking: Public parking includes a surface lot next to the building and three nearby ramps; Festival Hall Lot (nearby) provides additional spaces.
- Transit: Accessible via RYDE Racine with routes serving the Civic Centre; transit center and multiple stops are within easy reach.
- Nearby hotels: Nearby options include DoubleTree by Hilton Racine Harbourwalk (223 Gaslight Circle), within walking distance to the Civic Centre.
- Notable events hosted: Memorial Hall has hosted national figures (e.g., Barack Obama and John McCain) and, since 2016, the Racine Storm basketball team has used the space.
- Renamed/demolished: Memorial Hall is not demolished or renamed and remains part of the Racine Civic Centre.