I snapped this photo of Freedom Hall during the Kentucky State Fair. Tags: Freedom Hall View |
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Freedom Hall is a multipurpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is owned by the Commonwealth (Commonwealth#US states) of Kentucky. It is best known for its use as a basketball arena, serving as the home of the University of Louisville Cardinals (Louisville Cardinals) mens team (Louisville Cardinals mens basketball) from 1956 to 2010, the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association from 1970 until the ABA-NBA merger in June 1976, and the Louisville Cardinals womens team from its inception in 1975 to 2010.
Stadium Name: Freedom Hall
Birth Location: Freedom Way,Louisville, KY 40209
Opened: 1956
Closed: 2010
Demolished: Never owner = Commonwealth of Kentucky
Operator: Kentucky Exposition Center
Tenants: Louisville Cardinals (Louisville Cardinals men's basketball), men (NCAA) (1956-2010),Louisville Cardinals (Louisville Cardinals#Women's Basketball), women (NCAA) (1975-2010), Louisville Rebels (IHL (International Hockey League (1945-2001))) (1957-1960),Kentucky Colonels (ABA (American Basketball Association (1967-1976))) (1968-1976),Louisville Fire (af2) (2001-2008),Louisville Panthers (AHL (American Hockey League)) (1999-2001),NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament (1958-1959, 1962-1963, 1967, 1969) ,2010 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament (2010)
Seating Capacity: 18,865 (basketball),19,200 (concerts)