It is located on the corner of South Limestone Street and Avenue of Champions (Euclid Avenue) next to the University of Kentucky Student Center. When it opened in 1924, replacing Alumni Hall (now known as Barker Hall and Buell Armory), it was a 2,800 seat multi-purpose arena, serving as home to the UK Wildcats basketball team. It was replaced when the Memorial Coliseum opened in 1950.
The building is situated at the corner of South Limestone Street and Avenue of Champions (Euclid Avenue), adjacent to the University of Kentucky Student Center.  It was built in 1924, replacing Alumni Hall (now known as Barker Hall and Buell Armory). It initially held 2,800 seats and served as the home court for the UK Wildcats basketball team. The building was later replaced by the Memorial Coliseum in 1950.