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Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama

Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama is a historic place in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 2005, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 05000457.

Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, AlabamaListed April 5, 2005NRIS #05000457★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama?

Foster Auditorium is a multi-purpose facility at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was built in 1939 as a Works Progress Administration project and has been used for Alabama basketball, women's sports, graduations, lectures, concerts, and other large gatherings, including registration. Its status as the largest indoor building on campus came to an end in 1968 with the opening of the Memorial Coliseum. The building housed the Department of Kinesiology until 2006. In April 2009, the University announced a major renovation for the auditorium. After the renovation, the Crimson Tide women's basketball and volleyball programs moved back to Foster Auditorium, their original home.

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Listing details

Name
Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama
City
Tuscaloosa
County
Tuscaloosa County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
April 5, 2005
NRIS reference number
05000457
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.20772, -87.54391
When was Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama listed on the National Register?

Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 2005.

Where is Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama located?

Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at approximately 33.20772, -87.54391. See the map above.

Is Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Foster Auditorium, The University of Alabama is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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