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May 17, 2023 · The Coliseum was commissioned in 1921 as a memorial to Los Angeles veterans of World War I; it was rededicated to all veterans in 1968. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Dec. 21, 1921 and work was completed on May 1, 1923. When the Coliseum opened in June 1923, it was the largest stadium in L.A. with a capacity of 75,144.
Jan 4, 2024 · The L.A. Coliseum and Peristyle (Al Naipo, L.A. Coliseum Commission) The historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum celebrates its 100th anniversary this month, marking a century of memorable moments.
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The "Olympic Gateway" arch and male and female statues at the entrance to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California; Names Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer Created / Published 2013. Headings
Jun 1, 2018 · June 1, 2018 1 AM PT. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum opened May 1, 1923, with a capacity of 75,000. Before the 1932 Olympics, seating capacity was increased to 101,000. The Coliseum has hosted ...
The Coliseum in 1923. The Coliseum was commissioned in 1921 as a memorial to L.A. veterans of World War I (rededicated to all United States veterans of the war in 1968). [33] The groundbreaking ceremony took place on December 21, 1921, with construction being completed in just over 16 months, on May 1, 1923. [34]
2020/2021 Celebration Video. Timeline. Related Links. Photo by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District (Flickr) Overview. Located in Exposition Park, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum holds national and international significance as the centerpiece of the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games.
