University of Jamestown: Taylor Stadium – Jamestown ND

City:
Jamestown, ND

Site Type:
Education and Health, Parks and Recreation, Colleges and Universities, Stadiums

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Civil Works Administration (CWA)

Started:
1934

Completed:
1935

Description

Taylor Stadium, also known as Rollie Greeno Track and Al Cassel Field, was built in 1934-35 by the CWA:

“The stadium was originally named Roosevelt Stadium, but later re-named for Frank B. Taylor, long time Dean of the College and a sports enthusiast. It was a Civilian Works Administration project of the depression years.”

The stadium was renovated in 1985 and again in 1999.

Source notes

https://www.uj.edu/about-us/campus-facilities

Site originally submitted by Andrew Laverdiere on May 30, 2014.

Location Info


Jamestown, ND 58405

Coordinates: 46.912236, -98.69606

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