Glidden Field, DeKalb

#13 among attractions in DeKalb

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Glidden Field was an athletic venue in the central United States, on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Opened in 1903, it was the home field of the NIU Huskies, primarily for football and track and field. ()

Opened: 1903 (121 years ago)Capacity: 5500Coordinates: 41°56'8"N, 88°45'42"W

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DeKalb United States

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Glidden Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ellwood House, Egyptian Theatre, Star Worlds Arcade, Jack Olson Gallery.

0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Ellwood House, DeKalb
17 min walk • The Ellwood House was built as a private home by barbed wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood in 1879. It is located on First Street in DeKalb, Illinois, United States, in DeKalb County. The Victorian style home, designed by George O. Garnsey, underwent remodeling in 1898-1899 and 1911.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb
17 min walk • The Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois, United States, is an Egyptian Revival theatre that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Theme park, Amusement park
Star Worlds Arcade, DeKalb
36 min walk • Star Worlds Arcade held its grand opening on January 11, 1985 in Maple Park, Illinois, USA, with only 18 arcade games.
~120 ftSW
41°56'7"N • 88°45'42"W
Jack Olson Gallery, DeKalb
1 min walk • Museum
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Joseph F. Glidden House, DeKalb
14 min walk • The Joseph F. Glidden House is located in the United States in the DeKalb County, Illinois city of DeKalb. It was the home to the famed inventor of barbed wire Joseph Glidden.
0.8 miW
Universities and schools
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
21 min walk • Northern Illinois University is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois. It was founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895, by Illinois Governor John P.
0.7 miE
Library
Haish Memorial Library, DeKalb
17 min walk • The Haish Memorial Library was designed by Chicago architects White and Weber and built in the art deco style of the 1930s with funds left to the library by Jacob Haish in his 1928 will. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.8 miW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Huskie Stadium, DeKalb
22 min walk • Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is a college football stadium in the central United States, located on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Chick Evans Field House, DeKalb
15 min walk • The Chick Evans Field House is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in DeKalb, Illinois, USA. The arena opened in 1956 and was home to the Northern Illinois University Huskies basketball team prior to the 2002 opening of the Convocation Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glidden Field?

Nearby attractions include Jack Olson Gallery, DeKalb (1 min walk), Joseph F. Glidden House, DeKalb (14 min walk), Ellwood House, DeKalb (17 min walk), Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb (17 min walk).

How to get to Glidden Field by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glidden Field:

Bus

Anderson Hall • Lines: 11, 2L, 8R (5 min walk)
Normal Rd. at Lucinda Ave. • Lines: 10, 11, 3L, 5L, Route 3R (6 min walk)