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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Los Angeles, California
County of Los Angeles.
3911 S. Figueroa Street
National Register Number: 84003866
 Resource type: Structure.
Property type: Recreation & Culture - sports facility.
Congressional District: CA-32 Certified Local Government: NO
This NHL offers public access.
Please contact the NHL directly for visitor information.
Current use/information: Sports facility.
Web Site: www.lacoliseum.com/content/2/col_info/history.htm.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - July 27, 1984):
One of the premier outdoor sports facilities in the world, this giant elliptical, reinforced concrete, cast-in-place structure was constructed in 1921-23 and later enlarged. It has served as the focal site for the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games. The Xth Olympiad witnessed a number of innovations, including the Olympic Village, which was introduced at Los Angeles, and use of the victory podium.


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