[3] The architect was Walter Scholer, and the contractor was Hagerman Construction Co., Fort Wayne, Indiana.

To build Emens, a charity fund-raising was begun in 1960 and succeeded its goal of $1.5 million by $10,532 on January 25, 1964.

[4] The auditorium adds more than $2 million to the local economy each summer and presents concerts to the public.

The acoustic scalloped ceiling and state-of-the-art sound capabilities of Emens Auditorium account for the attraction of many artists to performing in this facility.

Since the grand opening in 1964, many artists, individuals, musicians, and shows have appeared at Emens, including United States President Gerald Ford, David Letterman, Stevie Wonder (1970), Louis Armstrong, Victor Borge, illusionist David Copperfield, comedian Adam Sandler, musicals Cats and Les Misérables, Red Skelton, B.B.