Levien Gymnasium

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Francis S. Levien Gymnasium
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Levien Gymnasium
Location3030 Broadway, New York, NY
Coordinates 40°48′35″N73°57′42″W / 40.8097897°N 73.9617151°W / 40.8097897; -73.9617151
OwnerColumbia University
OperatorColumbia University
Capacity 2,700
Construction
OpenedDecember 1, 1974
Construction cost$14 million
Tenants
Columbia Lions
(Men's and women's basketball)

Francis S. Levien Gymnasium is a 2,700-seat arena at Columbia University in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City. Named for New York lawyer-industrialist Francis S. Levien (1905–95), it is home to the Columbia Men's and Women's Basketball teams and the Women's Volleyball team. [1] It is also used for gym classes in between games. Part of the Marcellus Hartley Dodge Physical Fitness Center, Levien Gym opened in 1974 as a replacement for the old University Gym, which is still used for intramural sports. The playing court is named in honor of former Columbia basketball player and university trustee Jonathan D. Schiller. [2]

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Levien was the host of the 2016 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament championship game and 2024 Ivy League men's and women's basketball tournaments.

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References

  1. "Francis S. Levien Gymnasium". gocolumbialions.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  2. Browne, Rob (25 January 2020). "ICYMI: Columbia Athletics to name Levien Gymnasium court in honor of Jonathan Schiller". Ivy Hoops Online. Retrieved 8 March 2024.