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'''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,<ref>{{cite news|title=EOC campus architecture looks like patchwork quilt|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=4 June 1973|location=Portland, Oregon|page=27}}</ref> and seats 1,403.<ref name="EOU">{{cite web |title=Facilities |url=https://eousports.com/facilities/quinn-coliseum/2 |website=Eastern Oregon University Athletics |access-date=1 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Quinn Coliseum is named for coach Bob Quinn, who coached a variety of sports at the school between 1929-1949.<ref name="EOU"/>


'''Quinn Coliseum''' is a [[basketball]] and [[volleyball]] arena in [[La Grande, Oregon]] which serves as the home for the [[Eastern Oregon Mountaineers]]. It was constructed in 1958 with a "wing" architecture theme.<ref>{{cite news|title=EOC campus architecture looks like patchwork quilt|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=4 June 1973|location=Portland, Oregon|page=27}}</ref> In 2007, Quinn Coliseum was renovated, which included a new [[bleachers]], energy efficient lighting, and new indoor [[softball]] [[batting cages]].<ref>{{cite web|title=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|url=http://chinook.eou.edu/ua_story/index.cfm?ID_num=143|work=EOU Athletic Department|publisher=Eastern Oregon University|access-date=3 February 2014|location=La Grande, Oregon|date=29 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Quinn Coliseum to get needed face lift |url=https://www.eastoregonian.com/sports/quinn-coliseum-to-get-needed-face-lift/article_aa2946f2-5250-5470-a08e-93e47b012e0b.html |access-date=1 July 2024 |work=East Oregonian |date=30 March 2007 |language=en}}</ref> Quinn Coliseum hosted [[amateur boxing]] matches in the 1980s.<ref>{{cite news|title=McArthur selected for NAIA hono|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=8 February 1983|location=Portland, Oregon|page=84}}</ref> In 1986, a drowning occurred in the deep end of the pool facilities. John Norton, 45 of [[Baker, Oregon|Baker]], was discovered at the bottom of the pool by a [[lifeguard]] and was unresponsive to revive him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Death ruled accident|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=27 August 1986|location=Portland, Oregon|page=78}}</ref> Quinn was rebuilt by SERA Architects from [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]] in 2014 that added a 2-storey entrance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Quinn Coliseum Renovation, Eastern Oregon University|url=http://serapdx.com/projects/quinn-coliseum-eastern-oregon-university/|publisher=SERA Architects|access-date=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Eastern Oregon University - Quinn Coliseum Renovation |url=https://www.kristinslavin.com/eastern-oregon-university-quinn-coliseum-renovation |website=Kristin Slavin |access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref>
Quinn Coliseum [[ ]] in , Oregon the the [[ Oregon]] was a .<ref>{{cite news|title= |newspaper=The Oregonian|date= |location=Portland, Oregon|page=}}</ref> In 2007, Quinn Coliseum was renovated, which included a new [[bleachers]], energy efficient lighting, and new indoor [[softball]] [[batting cages]].<ref>{{cite web|title=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|url=http://chinook.eou.edu/ua_story/index.cfm?ID_num=143|work=EOU Athletic Department|publisher=Eastern Oregon University|access-date=3 February 2014|location=La Grande, Oregon|date=29 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Quinn Coliseum to get needed face lift |url=https://www.eastoregonian.com/sports/quinn-coliseum-to-get-needed-face-lift/article_aa2946f2-5250-5470-a08e-93e47b012e0b.html |access-date=1 July 2024 |work=East Oregonian |date=30 March 2007 |language=en}}</ref> Quinn was rebuilt by SERA Architects from [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]] in 2014 that added a 2-storey entrance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Quinn Coliseum Renovation, Eastern Oregon University|url=http://serapdx.com/projects/quinn-coliseum-eastern-oregon-university/|publisher=SERA Architects|access-date=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Eastern Oregon University - Quinn Coliseum Renovation |url=https://www.kristinslavin.com/eastern-oregon-university-quinn-coliseum-renovation |website=Kristin Slavin |access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref>

Quinn Coliseum seats 1,200 people.


==References==
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Revision as of 08:00, 1 July 2024

Quinn Coliseum
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LocationLa Grande, Oregon
OwnerEastern Oregon University
OperatorEastern Oregon University
Capacity1,403
Opened1958

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "EOC campus architecture looks like patchwork quilt". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 4 June 1973. p. 27.
  2. ^ a b c "Facilities". Eastern Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  3. ^ "McArthur selected for NAIA hono". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 8 February 1983. p. 84.
  4. ^ "Death ruled accident". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 27 August 1986. p. 78.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Quinn Coliseum to get needed face lift". East Oregonian. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Quinn Coliseum Renovation, Eastern Oregon University". SERA Architects. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Eastern Oregon University - Quinn Coliseum Renovation". Kristin Slavin. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

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