The facility is located at the northeast corner of Washington and Franklin Streets in Wheaton; its tower is visible for miles around.
After two rejected proposals, the plans for a new chapel-auditorium drawn by the firm of J. Emil Anderson and Son were finally chosen in the summer of 1959.
[3] During the fall and spring semesters, the auditorium is the location of regular undergraduate chapel, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 10:35.
Uses outside of Wheaton College programming include an annual concert series presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
This addition includes a large rehearsal hall for the band and orchestra, named for alumni John Nelson and his wife, Anita.