Ingalls Rink, New Haven
Facts and practical information
David S. Ingalls Rink is a hockey rink in New Haven, Connecticut, designed by architect Eero Saarinen and built between 1953 and 1958 for Yale University. It is commonly referred to as The Whale, due to its shape. The building was constructed for $1.5 million, which was double its original cost estimate. It seats 3,500 people and has a maximum ceiling height of 23 meters. The building is named for David S. Ingalls, Yale class of 1920, and David S. Ingalls, Jr. Yale class of 1956, both of whom were hockey captains. Members of the Ingalls family were the primary benefactors of the arena. The building was included on the America's Favorite Architecture list, created in 2007 by the American Institute of Architects. ()
73 Sachem StCentral New Haven (Downtown New Haven)New Haven 06511-3518
Ingalls Rink – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art, Yale School of Art.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Ingalls Rink by public transport?
Bus
- Chemestry • Lines: Blue Line (Day), Blue Line (Weekend), Orange Line (Day) (4 min walk)
- Sachem/Whitney • Lines: Blue Line (Day) (6 min walk)
Train
- New Haven-State Street (21 min walk)