The Gold Dome is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose
arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...
on the campus of
Centenary College of Louisiana in
Shreveport, Louisiana.
It was built in 1970. It is home to the
Centenary Gentlemen basketball
The Centenary Gentlemen basketball team represents Centenary College, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, in NCAA Division III men's basketball competition. The "Gentlemen" nickname is exclusive to men's athletes and teams; ''Ladies'' is used for ...
team, Centenary Ladies basketball team, volleyball team and gymnastics team.
Construction
The Gold Dome is a rare project built entirely by private funds (minus construction financing, for a US$19 million construction cost).
Its only significant structural element is the raised dome section which must be closed off before the entire structure can be lowered into place.
Gold Dome was built at the insistence of the Louisiana Forum Foundation, which granted it a tax-exempt charter in 1967.
References
External links
Gold Dome
Centenary Gentlemen basketball
Centenary Ladies basketball
Centenary Ladies volleyball
Centenary Ladies gymnastics
Basketball venues in Louisiana
College basketball venues in the United States
College gymnastics venues in the United States
College volleyball venues in the United States
Gymnastics venues in Louisiana
Indoor arenas in Louisiana
Sports venues in Shreveport, Louisiana
Volleyball venues in Louisiana
Sports venues completed in 1970
1970 establishments in Louisiana
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