Avron B. Fogelman Arena

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stadium_name = Avron B. Fogelman Arena
nickname = Central Building


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location = McAlister Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana
coordinates = coord|29|56|19|N|90|07|14|W|region:US_type:landmark
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opened = 1933
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demolished =
owner = Tulane University
operator = Tulane University
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construction_cost = $211,403
architect = Armstrong and Koch; Burk, Lebreton, and Lamantia, renovating architects
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tenants = Tulane Green Wave (NCAA)
(1933-present)
seating_capacity = 3,600
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Avron B. Fogelman Arena is a 3,600-seat multi-purpose arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, built in 1933. Fogelman is the on-campus home of the Tulane Green Wave men's and women's basketball teams and the women's volleyball team. The men's basketball team also plays selected games at the New Orleans Arena.

The structure was originally built with funds earned from Tulane's appearance in the Rose Bowl football game of New Year's Day, 1932, and for many years it was known around campus as "Rose Bowl Gym." During World War II, the building housed V-12 students. In 1988-'89, the structure was thoroughly remodeled and refurbished, and was at that time named in honor of Tulane-benefactor Avron B. Fogelman, whose donations enabled the restoration to take place. [http://alumni.tulane.edu/potpourri/VIIE.pdf]

The arena will play host to the 2009 Conference USA Women's Basketball Championship. [ [http://tulanegreenwave.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/060508aaa.html Tulane to Host 2009 Conference USA Women's Basketball Championship at Fogelman Arena :: Tournament Back in New Orleans for the First Time Since 1999 ] ]

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