In December of 1914 a project was presented by E.P. Kelly of fixing up the building that was formerly occupied by the Courthouse. The 50 x 80 basement floor was remodeled into a modern gym facility and also used for dances. The second floor was fixed into an auditorium opera house with a sloping floor to seat about 500 people. The building was also to contain a library, reading room and a farmers' rest room.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 251