Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/los-angeles-memorial-coliseum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum built?1923
2. What is the location?Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, United States
3. What is the olympic hosting record?First stadium to host Summer Olympics three times (1932, 1984, 2028)
4. Why is the Coliseum special for the Olympics?It is the only stadium to host the Summer Olympic Games three times: in 1932, 1984, and it will host again in 2028.
5. How many people can the Coliseum hold?The stadium once held over 93,000 spectators, making it one of the largest in the United States.

Civic Pride: A collective sense of satisfaction and belonging derived from one's city or community.
National Historic Landmark: A designation recognizing sites of exceptional historical significance in the United States.
Multi-purpose Stadium: A venue designed to host a variety of events, including sports, concerts, and ceremonies.
Architectural Adaptability: The capacity of a building's design to be modified or updated for new uses or standards.