Merrimack Hall
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| Industry | Arts |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Nonprofit Performing Arts Center |
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama, United States |
| Introduction | Merrimack Hall, the 25,000 square foot building purchased by Alan and Debra Jenkins in May 2006, was originally built in 1898 and expanded in 1920 by the Merrimack Manufacturing Company, a large textile manufacturer who had two large textile mills and a thriving mill village in Huntsville. Merrimack Hall was home to the Company Store and became the central hub of the village, providing a place for socialization and recreation to all of the village's residents. After nearly 100 years of operation, the Merrimack Mills were demolished in 1992. Today, 269 mill village houses and Merrimack Hall are all that remain of this important part of Huntsville's history. With renovations complete in June of 2007, Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center now includes a 300-seat, state-of-the-art performance hall, a 3,000 square foot dance studio, and rehearsal and instructional spaces for musicians. The Jenkins have established Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. |
| Interests | Past Performers include: Billy Bob Thorton & The Boxmasters, Dionne Warwick, Lisa Loeb, Manuel Barrueco, Wade Robson, Menopause The Musical, Dixie's Tupperware Party, Complexions Contemporary Dance Company |