FACTS:  Groundbreaking was held in 1953.  The building was completed in the fall of 1956 and dedicated in 1962 by 
Elder Thorpe B. Isaacson, Assistant to the Twelve.   The 'Kirkham' includes an auditorium that seats almost 1000.
In 1981, the ballroom south of the auditorium was divided into a dance studio and a 250 seat theatre-in-the-round.  
Ceramics and sculpture studios, classrooms, and a band room were included in 1981.  The foyer was renovated the

following year. 

UPDATE:  Construct work has created some 'detours' in getting to the Kirkham.

Summer 2000 - West entrance

Winter 1989 - West entrance