Quinn Coliseum is the basketball, wrestling, and volleyball arena for Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon. Located at the center of campus on G Avenue between 7th and 8th streets, it serves as the home for Eastern Oregon Mountaineers indoor teams. It was constructed in 1958 with a "wing" architecture theme,[1] and seats 1,403.[2] Quinn Coliseum is named for coach Bob Quinn, who coached a variety of sports at the school between 1929-1949.[2]
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| Location | La Grande, Oregon |
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| Owner | Eastern Oregon University |
| Operator | Eastern Oregon University |
| Capacity | 1,403 |
| Opened | 1958 |
Quinn Coliseum hosted amateur boxing matches in the 1980s.[3] In 1986, a drowning occurred in the deep end of the pool facilities. John Norton, 45 of Baker, was discovered at the bottom of the pool by a lifeguard and was unresponsive to revive him.[4] In 2007, Quinn Coliseum was renovated, which included a new bleachers, energy efficient lighting, and new indoor softball batting cages.[5][6] Quinn was rebuilt by SERA Architects from Portland in 2014 that added a 2-storey entrance as well as a practice gym and offices.[7][8][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "EOC campus architecture looks like patchwork quilt". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 4 June 1973. p. 27.
- ^ a b c "Facilities". Eastern Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "McArthur selected for NAIA hono". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 8 February 1983. p. 84.
- ^ "Death ruled accident". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 27 August 1986. p. 78.
- ^ "Quinn Coliseum to undergo major renovations; New bleachers, energy efficient lighting, repainting of entire gymnasium and installing electric batting cages for softball all on list". EOU Athletic Department. La Grande, Oregon: Eastern Oregon University. 29 March 2007. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Quinn Coliseum to get needed face lift". East Oregonian. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Quinn Coliseum Renovation, Eastern Oregon University". SERA Architects. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Eastern Oregon University - Quinn Coliseum Renovation". Kristin Slavin. Retrieved 1 July 2024.