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Construction of the Auditorium was a massive undertaking, illustrating the vision of church Prophet/President Frederick M. Smith who provided the building's inspiration. Groundbreaking began in 1926 and the building was only completed in 1962. Construction was virtually halted during the Great Depression when the church struggled under a massive debt. . In addition to its use by the church, the Auditorium is made available for high school graduations and cultural events in the Independence and Kansas City, Missouri area. Numerous dignitaries have spoken in the Auditorium — from Independence native, Harry S. Truman who spoke during his presidency, to the former Secretary of State, Colin Powell . The building street address is: 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050 USA REFERENCE
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