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Field houses

Scope note

Use both for buildings providing enclosed and unobstructed space adaptable for various physical education and recreation activities, such as track events and basketball, and for buildings housing equipment and dressing facilities for athletes; often located at or near athletic fields.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007259

Broader Terms used

<sports buildings by function>

Term used for

houses, field

Equivalent Terms used

field house

Created

13yrs ago

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