Wharton Field House, Moline

Name: Wharton Field House
Address: Moline, United States
Telephone: (309) 757-3539

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Wharton Field House is a historic arena located at 1800 20th Avenue in Moline, Illinois. It opened in 1928. It was home to the NBA's Tri-Cities Blackhawks, today's Atlanta Hawks, from 1946 to 1951. It has hosted professional teams, high school teams, concerts, and other events in its history. The approximately 7,000 seat Field House is adjacent to Browning Field, which has served as a baseball, football and track venue. Today, both Wharton Field House and Browing Field continue to serve as the home for Moline High School athletic teams. In 2004, USA Today named Wharton Field House one of the top places to watch high school basketball. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 21 December 1928 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 41°29'30"N, 90°30'37"W

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Willard - WhartonMoline United States

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(309) 757-3539

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Wharton Field House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TaxSlayer Center, Riverside Cemetery, LeClaire Hotel, Browning Field.

1.2 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Convention center, Sport venue
TaxSlayer Center, Moline
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1.5 miNE
Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery, Moline
38 min walk • Riverside Cemetery is located in Moline, Illinois, United States. It can trace its beginnings to Moline Cemetery, which was established to 1851. The original 5 acres of the cemetery was purchased from Samuel and Mary Bell on November 1 of that year.
1.2 miN
Skyscraper
LeClaire Hotel, Moline
30 min walk • LeClaire Hotel is an historic building located in downtown Moline, Illinois, United States. It was named a Moline Historic Landmark in 1993, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The building now houses apartments and is known as the LeClaire Apartments.
~390 ftW
Sport, Sport venue
Browning Field, Moline
2 min walk • Browning Park is a park in Moline, Illinois, United States, located at 16th Street and 23rd Avenue. Browning Field has been the home of high school and professional athletic events since 1910. It has hosted athletes such as Babe Ruth and Red Grange.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District, Moline
28 min walk • The Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Moline, Illinois, United States. Centered on 5th Avenue, it is roughly bounded by 12th Street to 18th Street, 4th Avenue to 7th Avenue. The distinct covers 33-acre and includes 114 buildings.

Wharton Field House, Moline

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Wharton Field House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

TaxSlayer Center, Moline

Riverside Cemetery, Moline

LeClaire Hotel, Moline

Browning Field, Moline

Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District, Moline