Riverside Stadium (Washington, D.C.)


Riverside Stadium was a multi-purpose sports arena with a roller rink in Washington D.C., United States.

History

Riverside Stadium was opened to the public in 1938. It was demolished to make way for the construction of the larger landmark, the National Cultural Center. The new stadium was renamed in 1964 as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
In the early 1940s, Riverside Stadium played host to several "ice carnivals" and was considered to be an important venue to showcase competitive skating skills.

List of sporting events held in the stadium (1938-1952)