Duquesne Gardens
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Duquesne Gardens was the main sports arena located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA during the first half of the 20th century. It was the home arena of the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets, NHL's Pittsburgh Pirates and the Western Pennsylvania Hockey League.
[edit] History
Situated near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Craig Street in the city's Oakland neighborhood, Duquesne Gardens was constructed in 1890 as a trolley barn. Six years later, it was developed into a sports arena seating 6,500 people. It is credited as the first indoor, artificial ice arena in North America.[1] The Gardens hosted hockey games, boxing matches, roller derby, and also had a theater. It was demolished in 1956. On June 18th, 1998, the intersection where the Gardens once stood was dedicated as "Billy Conn Blvd."[2] The Plaza Park Apartments and Duranti's Restaurant now stand on the site. Two sections of red brick wall from the Gardens form part of the restaurant's wall on Craig Street.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Pittsburgh Hockey. http://www.pittsburghhockey.net/YJacksPages/YellowINTRO.html Retrieved Feb. 26, 2007.
- ^ [1] The Duquesne Gardens. Atkins, Josh. Retrieved November 24, 2006.
- ^ [2] The Duquesne Gardens 1896 – 1956. Retrieved February 17,2008.
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| Preceded by first arena |
Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates 1925 – 1930 |
Succeeded by Philadelphia Arena |
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