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Butler Fieldhouse

Butler Fieldhouse is a historic place in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1983, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 83003573.

Indianapolis, Marion County, IndianaListed December 22, 1983NRIS #83003573★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Butler Fieldhouse?

Hinkle Fieldhouse is a basketball arena in the midwestern United States, located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Completed in early 1928, it was the largest basketball arena in the U.S. until 1950. The facility was renamed in 1966 in honor of Butler's longtime coach and athletic director, Paul D. "Tony" Hinkle. The sixth-oldest college basketball arena still in use, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1987. Hinkle Fieldhouse is sometimes referred to as "Indiana's Basketball Cathedral."

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The record

Listing details

Name
Butler Fieldhouse
City
Indianapolis
County
Marion County
State
Indiana
Listed on the National Register
December 22, 1983
NRIS reference number
83003573
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.84357, -86.16735
When was Butler Fieldhouse listed on the National Register?

Butler Fieldhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1983.

Where is Butler Fieldhouse located?

Butler Fieldhouse is located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at approximately 39.84357, -86.16735. See the map above.

Is Butler Fieldhouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Butler Fieldhouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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