Williamson Field House

Williamson Field House
Location 1703 W. Third Ave., Williamson, West Virginia
Coordinates 37°40′40″N 82°17′32″W / 37.67778°N 82.29222°WCoordinates: 37°40′40″N 82°17′32″W / 37.67778°N 82.29222°W
Built 1950-51
Architect Stettler, Lewis
Architectural style Modern
NRHP Reference # 11000930[1]
Added to NRHP December 15, 2011

The Williamson Field House is a historic field house located in Williamson Memorial Park in Williamson, West Virginia. The field house was built in 1950-51 to serve as a recreational center and auditorium for Williamson residents. Architect Lewis Stettler designed the Modernist building, which features a hipped dome roof, banded concrete, brick quoins and pilasters, glass block windows, and wooden decorations. The field house has 6,000 seats and is the largest venue in the surrounding area. Events held at the venue have included a visit from Oprah Winfrey, Harlem Globetrotters games, and local sporting events and shows.[2]

The field house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2011.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/12/11 Through 12/16/11". National Park Service. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  2. ↑ Canfield, Bethany (September 1, 2011). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Williamson Field House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 27, 2014.