Building design and construction in Hillsdale, Michigan

Plaster Auditorium is a part of the prestigious Hillsdale College located at 315 North West Street in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. The institution is known for its dedication to making the world a better place through education and hard work. Plaster Auditorium is housed within the elegant Searle Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility that can accommodate up to 800 people. The Searle Center is a popular venue for dinners, receptions, and events, including lectures, concerts, and annual summits. The building was dedicated in 2015 and features a spacious lobby with an escalator. The Searle Center is named after the Searle family, founders of the pharmaceutical company G.D. Searle and Company. The renovation and construction of the Searle Center was made possible by the generous support of Hillsdale College trustee and alumnus Gunnar Klarr, ’75, and his wife, Louise Searle Klarr. Visit Plaster Auditorium at the Searle Center to experience the beauty and grandeur of this exceptional institution.