Welcome to the Cultural Hall
Construction of the hall began in 1842 under the supervision of Lucius Scovil, owner of the bakery next door. The hall was completed and dedicated by Hyrum Smith in April 1844. The first floor were where the plays and concerts were held. Also, the first and second floors of this hall were used for Church and business meetings, funerals, court sessions, schools, and various functions of the Nauvoo Legion and the local police. Now the first floor has a nightly play put on by the senior missionaries called "Rendezuous on Old Nauvoo"
In the winter of 1845-1846 the hall was used as a place to construct wagons for the Mormon exdous west. The hall passed out of the ownership of the Latter-Day-Saints in 1846. At a sheriff's auction in 1851, the hall was sold for $4.47. In 1884 a family named Mulch bought the hall. Due to years of neglect and deterioration, the family removed the third flood and made other structural changes. The building became a private residence. Later it was used as an apartment house. The Church bought the hall in 1967 and restored it back to it's orginial building. When they removed the roof that had once been the third floor they found the orginial floor which is still there today. The third floor was used by the Masonic Lodge, they held meetings, dances, and banquets. Also, the Nauvoo Brass Band performed from the balcony.
Me, being the other tour guide. I hope you enjoyed your tour today of the Cultural Hall in Old Nauvoo!
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