Kaiser Center for the Arts
| Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts | |
|---|---|
Kaiser Convention Center in April 2021 | |
| Former names | Oakland Civic Auditorium (1914-84), Kaiser Convention Center (1984–2023) |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| Location | 10 10th Street, Oakland, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′51″N 122°15′42″W / 37.79750°N 122.26167°W |
| Completed | 1914 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John J. Donovan |
| Designated | 1979 |
| Reference no. | 27 |
The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is a historic, publicly owned multi-purpose building located in Oakland, California. Originally known as the Oakland Civic Auditorium, it was renamed in honor of Henry J. Kaiser following a 1984 renovation, and was renamed as the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in 2023.
The Beaux-Arts style landmark was built in 1914; the architect was John J. Donovan. The structural engineer was Maurice Couchot. The facility includes a 72,000sf, 5,492-seat arena, 1,500 seats Calvin Simmons Theatre, and a large ballroom. The building is #27 on the list of Oakland Historic Landmarks., and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
The building is located at 10 10th Street, in the Civic Center district of the city. It is next to the Oakland Museum, Laney College, Lake Merritt, and near the Lake Merritt BART station.