Class of 1923 Arena
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The Class of 1923 Arena is the skating rink of the University of Pennsylvania
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In 1968, alumni from the Class of 1923 formed the group "Friends of Pennsylvania Hockey," led by Howard Butcher, III. Butcher donated over 3 million dollars for the creation of the facility, along with John Cleveland and Bill R. Wise, Butcher organized the largest class donation in the history of the university. Thus, the arena was aptly named after the class to commemorate its generosity.
The arena is located on the southern part of the campus close to Center City and can seat nearly 3,000 people. The building, designed by Robert C. McMillian Associates, was constructed primarily of poured concrete and is supported by four 22-foot concrete columns. The lower concourse includes locker rooms for the university's teams, food services, and the "Quaker Room", which overlooks the rink. The ice surface itself is 85'x 200' and totals 18000 square feet (1,672.3 m²). The upper concourse includes restrooms and more concession stands with entrances on Walnut Street. The arena remains the largest collegiate venue in Pennsylvania.
The arena has hosted a variety of teams: Penn Varsity and Club ice hockey, Drexel ice hockey club, Villanova and St Joseph's ice hockey, Philadelphia Flyers
, even Philadelphia Bulldogs professional roller hockey.
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
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In 1968, alumni from the Class of 1923 formed the group "Friends of Pennsylvania Hockey," led by Howard Butcher, III. Butcher donated over 3 million dollars for the creation of the facility, along with John Cleveland and Bill R. Wise, Butcher organized the largest class donation in the history of the university. Thus, the arena was aptly named after the class to commemorate its generosity.
The arena is located on the southern part of the campus close to Center City and can seat nearly 3,000 people. The building, designed by Robert C. McMillian Associates, was constructed primarily of poured concrete and is supported by four 22-foot concrete columns. The lower concourse includes locker rooms for the university's teams, food services, and the "Quaker Room", which overlooks the rink. The ice surface itself is 85'x 200' and totals 18000 square feet (1,672.3 m²). The upper concourse includes restrooms and more concession stands with entrances on Walnut Street. The arena remains the largest collegiate venue in Pennsylvania.
The arena has hosted a variety of teams: Penn Varsity and Club ice hockey, Drexel ice hockey club, Villanova and St Joseph's ice hockey, Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, even Philadelphia Bulldogs professional roller hockey.
External links
- Class of 1923 Arena official website