Just south of the Sunken Garden Theater, you’ll find the Tuesday Musical Club, also called the Anna Hertzberg Memorial Music Center. This place has some serious history—it was founded in 1901 by Anna Hertzberg (wife of Eli Hertzberg) and was built as a spot for musical performances. The building itself is a unique, rectangular structure with a curved entry portico and a one-and-a-half-story auditorium and stage.
Designed by Atlee B. Ayres and Robert M. Ayres, the auditorium can hold up to 300 people. The building has a clean, simple look with multi-pane metal windows, cast concrete hood moldings over the doors, and busts of three musicians (whose identities remain a mystery) set high on the north and south sides. Concrete stairs lead into the building from all directions, making it easy to access and giving it a grand, welcoming feel. This spot is a blend of great music history and cool architectural design!
