Pictorial History Of Uline Arena

Uline arena has been described as a “triumph of concrete” when it was constructed in 1939. It is a nondescript building sitting next to the tracks near Union Station and has been largely forgotten by most. Though its appearance is forgettable, its history is amazing.



The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert here on February 11th 1964. Red Auerbach, of Boston Celtic fame, coached the Basketball Association of America’s Washington Capitols in the late 1940s, and the Arena was their home. Many children of the 40s and 50s will remember seeing the circus for the first time at Uline Arena. All this history and much more under one roof! Enjoy !