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McDonough Gymnasium
Arena on Georgetown University campus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
McDonough Gymnasium, sometimes referred to as McDonough Arena when hosting a sports or entertainment event, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Officially known as McDonough Memorial Gymnasium, it opened in 1951 and can hold 2,200 spectators for sports events.[1]
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"McDonough Arena" | |
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McDonough Gymnasium′s location in Washington, D.C. | |
Full name | McDonough Memorial Gymnasium |
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Address | Georgetown University Washington, D.C. 20057 |
Coordinates | 38°54′27″N 77°04′39″W |
Owner | Georgetown University |
Operator | Georgetown University |
Capacity | 2,200 |
Construction | |
Broke ground | May 20, 1950 |
Opened | December 8, 1951 (1951-12-08) |
Construction cost | $250,000 |
Tenants | |
Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball (NCAA) (1951–1981, 2020–2021, and occasional games since 1982) Georgetown Hoyas women's basketball Georgetown Hoyas women's volleyball James "Jabbo" Kenner League (1982–present) |
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One source claims that "McDonough Gymnasium" refers to the building as a whole, while "McDonough Arena" refers only to the event space within the building where athletic and social events take place.[2]