Construction began in 1948 on Barton Coliseum at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Completed in 1952, the arena was named in honor of oilman Thomas H. Barton, a major contributor to the fair. At one time, the building, which is used for concerts, the fair rodeo, and other events, had the largest seating capacity of any venue in Arkansas, with 10,000 seats.
Honor or memorial gifts are an everlasting way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life. Give a donation in someone’s name to mark a special occasion, honor a friend or colleague or remember a beloved family member. When a tribute gift is given the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity and a bookplate will be placed in a book. For more information, contact 501-918-3025 or calsfoundation@cals.org.
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