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]
History
The third Madison Square Garden was commissioned by promoter Tex Rickard, who envisioned a multipurpose arena that could host boxing matches and large-scale events. Constructed at a cost of $4.75 million, it replaced the second Madison Square Garden, which was located on 26th Street and Madison Avenue.
This iteration of MSG was home to some of the most memorable sports and entertainment events of its time, including the early success of the New York Rangers hockey team and the founding of the New York Knicks basketball franchise.[3]
References
- ↑ https://www.worldcat.org/title/guys-and-dolls/oclc/1076409262/editions?editionsView=true&referer=br
- ↑ http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36241-feb-3-1997-wrestling-observer-newsletter-jerry-graham-passes-away-future-of-nhb-in-new-york-in-serious-jeopardy-dave-brown-quits-nwo-gimmick-exposed-more
- ↑ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
