Spartan Stadium and Jack Breslin Student Events Center

Description:

Opened in 1924 to replace the Old College Field. The name was changed to Macklin Field in 1935, then to Macklin Stadium in 1948, and finally to Spartan Stadium in 1956. Located at 325 W. Shaw Lane. The Jack Breslin Student Events Center opened in 1989 and was built to replace Jenison Field House. It was named for Jack Breslin who was a former athlete at the university and who went on to be class president and lead a 30 year career working for the college. It is located at 534 Birch Road.

Data Provider:

Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives

Collection:

Caterino MAC Postcard Collection

Subject Topic:

East Lansing (Mich.), Ingham County (Mich.), Universities & colleges, Athletic fields, Sports, Stadiums, Shaw Lane West, and Birch Road

Language:

English

Rights:

Copyright Not Evaluated

URL:

http://cadl.pastperfectonline.com/archive/91493B56-B18C-4474-9F6D-845448826018