Ingalls Rink
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| David S. Ingalls Rink | |
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| "The Yale Whale" | |
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| Location | 73 Sachem St New Haven, CT 06510 |
| Broke ground | 1953 |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Owner | Yale University |
| Operator | Yale University |
| Surface | 200 x 85 ft (hockey) |
| Construction cost | $1.5 Million |
| Architect | Eero Saarinen |
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| Yale University Bulldogs (men's and women's hockey) |
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| Seats | |
| 3,486 (hockey) | |
David S. Ingalls Rink is a hockey rink designed by architect Eero Saarinen and built between 1953 and 1958 for Yale University. Commonly referred to as "The Whale," due to its appearance, the rink stands at the intersection of Prospect and Sachem Streets. The building was constructed for $1.5 million, which was double its original cost estimate. It seats 3,486 fans and has a maximum ceiling height of 23 meters. The building is named for David S. Ingalls, '20 and David S. Ingalls, Jr., '56, who were both hockey captains. The Ingalls family were the primary benefactors of the arena.
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[edit] Structural system
The rink employs an innovative structural system in which a 90 meter reinforced concrete arch, from which a cable net is hung, supports a timber roof. This causes a stable, double curvature form, though several cable ties were later added to the exterior of the building, linking the arch directly to the outer edges of the roof. Fred N. Severud was the structural engineer for the project.
[edit] Renovations
Ingalls Rink was renovated at a cost of $1.5 million in 1991, when a new concrete refrigerant slab was added. The locker rooms were also refurbished.
