Holmberg Hall at University of Oklahoma as active as ever at 100

Historic Holmberg Hall on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. [Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman]

NORMAN — The Auditorium, as it was called when it was built as part of the University of Oklahoma's original campus in 1918, has a rich 100-year history and continues to shine in the spotlight.

"Holmberg Hall is our jewel. The students attach some special excitement to performing there," said Mary Margaret Holt, dean of College of Fine Arts. "The ghosts of people who have performed there ... you feel that tradition when you go in."

As a dance major, Holt performed in operas in the hall. "It was always fun to perform there because there was a balcony," she said.

Today's students share that experience in the 680-seat hall.