Lindstrom Field

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Lindstrom Field
Former names Anderson Field
Location Lindsborg, Kansas
Coordinates 38°34′57″N97°40′15″W / 38.58250°N 97.67083°W / 38.58250; -97.67083 Coordinates: 38°34′57″N97°40′15″W / 38.58250°N 97.67083°W / 38.58250; -97.67083
Owner Bethany College
Operator Bethany College
Capacity 2,500
Surface artificial turf
Construction
Opened 2008 (major renovation) [1]
Construction cost $5.5 million
Tenants
Bethany College Swedes

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References

  1. Bethany College "Field Dedication Set for Sept. 5" September 2, 2008
  2. KCAC Sports Stadium guide
  3. Bethany College Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback Machine . Clyde & Glenn Lindstrom Field