Goodman Auditorium

Goodman Auditorium
Goodman Auditorium in Virginia, Minnesota
General information
Location411 South 5th Avenue, Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Address411 South 5th Avenue
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°31′13″N 92°32′22″W / 47.52028°N 92.53944°W / 47.52028; -92.53944
Current tenantsDemolished
Construction started1917
Completed1920
InauguratedMay 1920
Demolished2023
OwnerRock Ridge Public Schools
Technical details
Floor count2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Unknown
Known forHistoric high school performance venue
Other information
Seating capacity1,500

Goodman Auditorium was a 1,500-seat performance hall located inside Virginia High School in Virginia, Minnesota. For more than a century, it served as one of the Iron Range’s most iconic cultural venues, hosting concerts, musicals, community events, and nationally touring artists. Known for its exceptional acoustics and ornate interior, Goodman was often described as a “mini Carnegie Hall.”