Ritchie Coliseum
Multipurpose athletics facility and music venue at the University of Maryland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ritchie Coliseum is a multipurpose athletics facility and music venue at the University of Maryland. It served as the home arena for the Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team from 1931 to 1955, and for its gymnastics, wrestling, and volleyball teams until 2002. It is located on the east side of Baltimore Avenue in College Park, Maryland. The official seating capacity is 1,500.
University of Maryland, College Park campus |
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | 7675 Baltimore Avenue College Park, Maryland 20742 |
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Coordinates | 38.9850°N 76.9365°W / 38.9850; -76.9365 |
Owner | University of Maryland |
Operator | University of Maryland |
Capacity | 1,500 |
Field size | 11,000 ft2 (1,021.9 m2) |
Surface | Maple hardwood |
Construction | |
Built | 1931 |
Opened | 1931 |
Renovated | 1997 |
Construction cost | $200,000 |
Architect | H. D. Watts Construction Company |
Tenants | |
Maryland Terrapins (1931–2002) Maryland Terrapins men's basketball (1931–1955) |
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