Biemesderfer Stadium
Biemesderfer Stadium is an American football stadium at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. It is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
| Location | 1 South George Street, Millersville, PA 17551 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°0′6″N 76°21′13″W |
| Owner | Millersville University of Pennsylvania |
| Operator | Millersville University of Pennsylvania |
| Capacity | 4,300 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1958 |
| Opened | 1970 |
| Construction cost | $450,000 |
| Tenants | |
| Millersville Marauders (NCAA) (1970-present) | |
History and architectural features
Originally known as Biemesderfer Field, this sports stadium has been the home stadium of the Marauders' football team since 1958. It was designed and built for a price of $450,000 and opened in 1970.[1]
Biemesderfer Stadium was named for Daniel Luke Biemesderfer, who was Millersville University's ninth president from 1943 to 1965.[2]
In 1985, a lighting system was added to allow night games to be played at the stadium.
References
- "Biemesderfer Stadium". Millersville University. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
- "Biemesderfer Stadium". Millersville University. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
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