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Old Oval
Former football stadium at Syracuse University / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Old Oval, also called The Oval or University Oval, was a multi-purpose stadium in Syracuse, New York. The field, located open field south of the Hall of Languages, opened in 1895 and was the first on-campus home to the Syracuse Orangemen[lower-alpha 1] football team prior to the opening of Archbold Stadium in 1907.
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![]() The Old Oval and other Syracuse University buildings (Steele Hall, Crouse College, Women's Gymnasium, Hall of Languages) in the background, c. 1898-1907. | |
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Location | 113 Crouse Dr Syracuse, NY 13244 |
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Coordinates | 43°2′15.4″N 76°8′02.4″W |
Owner | Syracuse University |
Operator | Syracuse University |
Construction | |
Opened | June 8, 1895 (June 8, 1895) |
Closed | 1907 |
Demolished | 1929 (filled with earth) |
Tenants | |
Syracuse Orangemen |
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