National Register of Historic Places

Williamson Field House

Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia
Listed
December 15, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000930

About this property

The Williamson Field House is a historic field house located in Williamson Memorial Park in Williamson, West Virginia. The field house was built in 1950–51 to serve as a recreational center and auditorium for Williamson residents. Architect Lewis Stettler designed the Modernist building, which features a hipped dome roof, banded concrete, brick quoins and pilasters, glass block windows, and wooden decorations. The field house has 6,000 seats and is the largest venue in the surrounding area. Events held at the venue have included a visit from Oprah Winfrey, Harlem Globetrotters games, light heavyweight world title fight (International Boxing Federation) and local sporting events and shows. The field house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2011.

Location

1703 W. 3rd Ave.
Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia
37.68017, -82.29237

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Williamson Field House listed on the National Register?

Williamson Field House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Williamson Field House?

Williamson Field House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Williamson Field House?

The period of significance for Williamson Field House is recorded as the industrial era.

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