Quinn Coliseum Explained

Stadium Name:Quinn Coliseum
Location:La Grande, Oregon
Opened:1958
Owner:Eastern Oregon University
Operator:Eastern Oregon University
Seating Capacity:1,403

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]

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Notes and References

  1. News: EOC campus architecture looks like patchwork quilt. The Oregonian. 4 June 1973. Portland, Oregon. 27.
  2. Web site: Facilities . Eastern Oregon University Athletics . 1 July 2024 . en.
  3. News: McArthur selected for NAIA hono. The Oregonian. 8 February 1983. Portland, Oregon. 84.
  4. News: Death ruled accident. The Oregonian. 27 August 1986. Portland, Oregon. 78.
  5. Web site: 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. Eastern Oregon University. 3 February 2014. La Grande, Oregon. 29 March 2007.
  6. News: Quinn Coliseum to get needed face lift . 1 July 2024 . East Oregonian . 30 March 2007 . en.
  7. Web site: Quinn Coliseum Renovation, Eastern Oregon University. SERA Architects. 3 February 2014.
  8. Web site: Eastern Oregon University - Quinn Coliseum Renovation . Kristin Slavin . 1 July 2024.