Ak-Sar-Ben

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Ak-Sar-Ben (also Aksarben) was an indoor arena and horse racing complex in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Seating capacity for the arena was about 7,200. The track was built in 1920 and the arena was built in 1929. The complex was built to fund the civic and philanthropic activities of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben (the name "Ak-Sar-Ben" is derived from spelling "Nebraska" backwards).

Aksarben Coliseum was a premiere ice rink and concert arena in Omaha for over 70 years. It was home to the Omaha Lancers ice hockey team for the last 12 years of its history.

1935 Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner Omaha (horse) war buried at the course.

Horse racing at Ak-Sar-Ben ended in 1995. A portion of the property was the sold to First Data Resources under the agreement that FDR would donate part of land for the University of Nebraska at Omaha to build a new College of Information and Technology. After the remaining buildings and grandstand were torn down in early 2005, a proposal is underway to create a commercial, retail and residential mixed-use development called Aksarben Village.

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• Historic Omaha - Ak-Sar-Ben Race Track and Coliseum