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Historic Monteith reconstruction
Of the many things that have been happening at McClellan, one of the
most exciting was the endeavor to rediscover an old outdoor theater. Known
as the Monteith Amphitheater and with a capacity for 12,000 people, it
hosted a Joe Louis fight exhibition, nationally acclaimed broadway shows,
and musical acts including Percy Grainger. It was also a birth place for
integration where in 1942 the 92 infantry, being among the first African
American divisions, was inducted into the US Army.
The Future
With an amazing past, a similar future may be around the corner. Work
is underway to restore the historic stage building and plans are underway
to reopen the amphitheater. With some luck and your help, the future Music
at McClellan may find itself where it began years ago!
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