Name: Hartke Theatre. Named for Gilbert V. Hartke, founding director of the Department of Drama from 1937 to 1974.
Date: 1970
Architect: Allard & Joutz, Paul A. Goettelman.
Elevation: 206.09'
Use: Department of Drama, academic spaces, theaters, workshops, offices, library, dressing rooms.
Style: Mid-20th-century modern.
Composition: Main theater block plus several wings and an entry court.
Size: Two stories plus basement.
Gross square footage—70,014.
Materials: Deep reddish-brown brick.
Trim: Brick
Roof: Flat
Windows : Aluminum sash and fixed glass panels.
Doors: Three sets of double glass doors.
Note: This is a purpose-built, special use structure.
Setting: On west edge of campus facing Harewood Road, N.E.
Architecture: Hartke Theatre is a simple, bold, geometric structure with a raised entry court facing Harewood Road
History: Hartke Theatre was built in 1970 and has been the center of the dramatic and performing arts academic functions for the university since construction.
Significance: At this time the Hartke Theatre is not identified as important to the history and/or architectural character of the campus. It may desirable in the future to reevaluate the potential importance of this building, which is currently less than 50 years of age.
Condition: The building complex is in urgent need of cosmetic improvements, upgraded mechanical and electrical systems. A major portion of the multiple roofing system needs full replacement once the deteriorating HVAC system, located on the roof, is replaced. Technical improvements are necessary to make the theater a modern performance facility. As a center of activity for the campus and local community, accessibility to the theater and related facilities was improved in 1997. A new retaining wall adjacent and east of the building is scheduled for completion in 2004.
Floor Plans
Last Revised 04-Oct-05 11:13 AM.
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