Dee Events Center
Dee Events Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the western United States, located on the campus of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The circular, 11,592-seat domed arena, similar in design to many of the era, opened 47 years ago in 1977. It was named for the Lawrence T. Dee family, for his extensive contributions in building the arena.
"The DEE" and "The Purple Palace" | |
Events center exterior (October 2002) and interior (September 2006) | |
Location in Ogden | |
Ogden Location in the United States Ogden Location in Utah | |
| Address | 4400 Harrison Boulevard |
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| Location | Weber State University Ogden, Utah, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°10′57″N 111°56′42″W |
| Elevation | 4,780 feet (1,455 m) AMSL |
| Public transit | UTA: 603X (OGX), 645 |
| Owner | Weber State University |
| Operator | Weber State University |
| Capacity | 11,592 |
| Record attendance | 11,715 (vs. Idaho State, February 23, 1980) |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | March 21, 1975 |
| Opened | November 1, 1977 |
| Construction cost | $11.4 million ($57.3 million in 2023 ) |
| Architect | Robert A. Fowler and Associates |
| Structural engineer | Reaveley Engineers & Associates |
| General contractor | Acord-Harris Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Weber State Wildcats (NCAA) men's and women's basketball | |
| Website | |
| www | |
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