COLISEUM GENERAL INFORMATION

For your favorite novelties and merchandise, check out "The Main Event," located between the Coliseum and Sports Arena. For information call (213) 741-1338. Be sure to visit the "Memorial Court of Honor" (honoring contributors, coaches, athletes, and various events). Located in the Coliseum on the arches of the Peristyle. And don't forget our Food Court! Besides the usual concession stands, the Coliseum also adds items like catfish, specialty sausages, carne asada, import and Micro brew beer, and many other assorted food and beverages. In the food court, tents make up a festive area with picnic tables that provide a great area for family and friends to gather.

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SPORTS ARENA GENERAL INFORMATION

Plans approved: January 15, 1948 Legislation: April 29, 1955 Governor Goodwin T. Knight signed legislation authorizing the sale of $8,200,000 in revenue bonds to finance project.
Excavation: June 14, 1956 Guy F. Atkinson Company of Long Beach began excavation for earth to be used on a freeway fill. The firm paid $23,000 for the earth and saved an expense estimated at $200,000. Architect: June 14, 1957 Welton Becket and Associates of Los Angeles were hired.
Bonds: March 21, 1958 $7,800,000 in revenue bonds sold.
Contractor: March 21, 1958 L.E. Dixon Company of San Gabriel, the original contractor for the Coliseum, was awarded contract.
Ground Breaking: April 7, 1958 The official ground breaking was held in the "famous hole." Roof Truss: October 3, 1958 The longest single truss ever erected on an arena was placed.
Dedication: July 4, 1959 Vice President Richard M. Nixon dedicated the Arena in "recognition of all who served their country in all wars."
First Event: July 8, 1959 Bantamweight title fight between Jose Becerra and Alphonse Halimi before 13,657 fans.
Original Cost: $7,407,644.00 Total Capitalized Cost: $8,361,462.00