Cameron Hall (arena)
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Cameron Hall is a 5,029–seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Virginia. It was built in 1981 and is home to the Virginia Military Institute Keydets basketball team.[4] Although mainly used for basketball, the arena also holds VMI's commencement every May, as well as other large-scale events. It was named after brothers Bruce and Daniel Cameron, VMI Class of 1938 and 1942, respectively.[5]
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Location | 401 North Main Street Lexington, Virginia 24450 |
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Coordinates | 37°47′18″N 79°26′11″W |
Owner | Virginia Military Institute |
Operator | Virginia Military Institute |
Capacity | 5,029 |
Surface | Costen Court (wood) |
Construction | |
Broke ground | July 11, 1979[1] |
Opened | December 5, 1981[2] |
Expanded | 1995 |
Construction cost | $6.8 million |
Architect | Clark, Nexsen, Owen, Barbieri & Gibson, P.C.[3] |
Tenants | |
VMI Keydets basketball |
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