The Palestra
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Opened in 1927 and is home to the Penn Quakers men's and women's basketball teams,
volleyball teams, and wrestling team. Named after the ancient Greek term "Palaestra" it was
one of the first steel and concrete arenas, and the first in U.S. to be constructed without pillars
blocking view. Also home to Philadelphia Big 5 basketball, "The Cathedral of College Basketball"
has hosted more games and visiting teams than any other facility.
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