Gold Mine (Long Beach)

Last updated November 17, 2024

The Gold Mine is a 1,900-seat multi-purpose arena in Long Beach, California on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Opened in the late 1950s, it was known as University Gym. The Gold Mine was home to Long Beach State's basketball and volleyball teams until the Walter Pyramid opened in 1994. It used to have nearly 2400 wooden bleacher seats before a mid-80s renovation.^[1]^[2]

The Gold Mine is still occasionally used for volleyball and basketball games, if there is a scheduling conflict at the Pyramid. Today, its primary function is for Long Beach State intramural sports and other campus events.^{[ citation needed ]}

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References

↑ "History and Traditions: The Facilities". Beach Pride. Archived from the original on 9 November 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
↑ Latta, Dennis (9 January 1993). "Giant-Killer Long Beach Awaits Aggies". Albuquerque Journal. p. 23. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

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[1] "History and Traditions: The Facilities". Beach Pride. Archived from the original on 9 November 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

[2] Latta, Dennis (9 January 1993). "Giant-Killer Long Beach Awaits Aggies". Albuquerque Journal. p. 23. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

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