Nielsen Fieldhouse

Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse
Location S. Campus Dr
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Capacity 4,000
Construction
Opened September 12, 1939
Construction cost $175,000
Architect Ashton and Evans Architects[1]
Tenants
University of Utah

The Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse was a multi-purpose arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. It opened in 1939. It was home to the University of Utah Utes basketball team prior to Jon M. Huntsman Center opening in 1969. In 1968, it hosted some games for the 1968 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The building is now used as a fitness and recreation center.[2]

References

  1. "Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse". University of Utah. 1998. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
  2. "Campus Recreation Services - The Field House". University of Utah. Retrieved 7 June 2010.

Coordinates: 40°45′40″N 111°50′56″W / 40.761248°N 111.848907°W / 40.761248; -111.848907


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