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The Alexander Memorial Coliseum on the Georgia Tech campus opened November 30, 1956. The 9,191 seat structure has undergone several major renovations, which have dramatically altered the cleanly curved lines that were the building's signature when it opened. Scroll down to see an aerial perspective, taken from the 8th floor of a nearby office building.
The coliseum was named for
William Alexander, Tech's third athletic director, who served
as the head coach of their football team from 1920 until 1944. During the years 1968 to 1972,
the coliseum hosted the Atlanta Hawks (during the construction
of the Omni) and again from 1997 to 1999 (after the
destruction of the Omni and before Philips Arena
opened). Google
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ABOVE: This January 1956 photo shows the Alexander Memorial Coliseum during construction. GSU File: LBGPF4-015c
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