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The building was named for [[Charles E. Smith (developer)|Charles E. Smith]], who was a university trustee and Chairman of the Committee on University Development.
The building was named for [[Charles E. Smith (developer)|Charles E. Smith]], who was a university trustee and Chairman of the Committee on University Development.


A $43 million update and expansion of the Smith Center began in February 2008, due in part to a $10 million gift from the family of Charles E. Smith.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.gwu.edu/news/2008_04/university/smith.html|title=Colonial Cable April 2008|accessdate=2010-02-17}}</ref> Renovations were finished before the start of the 2010-2011 Basketball season. Improvements include:
A $43 million update and expansion of the Smith Center began in February 2008, due in part to a $10 million gift from the family of Charles E. Smith.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.gwu.edu/news/2008_04/university/smith.html|title=Colonial Cable April 2008|accessdate=2010-02-17|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522014243/http://alumni.gwu.edu/news/2008_04/university/smith.html|archivedate=2011-05-22|df=}}</ref> Renovations were finished before the start of the 2010-2011 Basketball season. Improvements include:
*New team locker rooms
*New team locker rooms
*A new seating chart for students and Athletic Director's Club members
*A new seating chart for students and Athletic Director's Club members

Revision as of 05:07, 3 August 2017

Charles E. Smith Center
The Smith Center in January 2016
Map
Location600 22nd Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20052 USA
OwnerGeorge Washington University
OperatorGeorge Washington University
Capacity5,000
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
OpenedDecember 6, 1975
Construction cost$5 million
($28.3 million in 2023 dollars[1])
Tenants
George Washington Colonials
(Basketball, volleyball & gymnastics)
Washington Kastles

The Charles E. Smith Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in the United States' capital, Washington, D.C. It is home to the George Washington University Colonials men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the university's swimming, water polo, gymnastics, and volleyball teams. Since July 2014, it has also been the home of the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis. It is located on the main George Washington campus in Foggy Bottom, on the block bounded by 22nd and 23rd and F and G Streets NW. The arena also has hosted concerts and includes practice courts, a swimming pool, a weight room, and athletic department offices.

The building was named for Charles E. Smith, who was a university trustee and Chairman of the Committee on University Development.

A $43 million update and expansion of the Smith Center began in February 2008, due in part to a $10 million gift from the family of Charles E. Smith.[2] Renovations were finished before the start of the 2010-2011 Basketball season. Improvements include:

  • New team locker rooms
  • A new seating chart for students and Athletic Director's Club members
  • The Colonial's Club
  • New scoreboards
  • A new exterior design
  • A new entranceway
  • A new ticket booth

See also

References

  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Colonial Cable April 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2010-02-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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