The Laurence Frost Amphitheater, commonly known as Frost Amphitheater is a prominent amphitheater of Stanford University. It first opened in 1937 and was the site of commencement ceremonies for the university from 1938 until 1984.^[1] It can hold about 6,900 people.

[edit] History

The amphitheater built in 1937 was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frost in memory of their son, John Laurence Frost who graduated in 1935. It is a tree lined, grassy, tiered 20 acre bowl designed by landscape architect Leslie Kiler.^[2]

Throughout the years, the amphitheater has been the host to many events including a prominent speech by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev in 1992.^[3]

[edit] Music venue

The Grateful Dead played shows at the Amphitheater in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989. ^[4]

The amphitheater usually hosts a concert (either jazz or classical) and fireworks on July 3.

[edit] Notes and references

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Coordinates: 37°25′50″N 122°9′57″W / 37.43056°N 122.16583°W / 37.43056; -122.16583