"The Garden" | |
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Address | 8th Avenue and 50th Street |
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Location | Manhattan, New York City, United States |
Owner | Graham-Paige (final owner) |
Capacity | 18,496 (basketball), 16,000 (hockey) |
Surface | Multi-surface |
Construction | |
Opened | December 15, 1925 |
Closed | February 13, 1968 |
Demolished | 1968 |
Construction cost | $4.75 million |
Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
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N/A (historical venue) |
Madison Square Garden[1] (1925–1968), often referred to as MSG III, was the third venue to bear the iconic name. Located at 8th Avenue and 50th Street in Manhattan, New York City, it was designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb and opened on December 15, 1925. The arena hosted a variety of events, including hockey, basketball, boxing, circuses, and concerts, until its closure in February 1968.[2]