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'''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> 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 |
'''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> 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 rebuilt by SERA Architects from [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]].<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> |
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Quinn Coliseum seats 1,200 people. |
Quinn Coliseum seats 1,200 people. |
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| Location | La Grande, Oregon |
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| Owner | Eastern Oregon University |
| Operator | Eastern Oregon University |
| Capacity | 1,200 |
| Opened | 1958 |
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.[1] In 2007, Quinn Coliseum was renovated, which included a new bleachers, energy efficient lighting, and new indoor softball batting cages.[2][3] Quinn Coliseum hosted amateur boxing matches in the 1980s.[4] 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.[5] Quinn was rebuilt by SERA Architects from Portland in 2014 that added a 2-storey entrance.[6][7]
Quinn Coliseum seats 1,200 people.
References
- ^ "EOC campus architecture looks like patchwork quilt". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. 4 June 1973. p. 27.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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 Renovation, Eastern Oregon University". SERA Architects. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Eastern Oregon University - Quinn Coliseum Renovation". Kristin Slavin. Retrieved 1 July 2024.