Palmer Stadium

Palmer Stadium was a football facility at Princeton University with a horseshoe-shaped design that opened northward toward Lake Carnegie. The venue held about 42,000 spectators and included a complete athletic track for competitive events.

The stadium was designed and opened in 1914 by architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh as a major athletics facility for the university. It remained operational for more than 80 years before being demolished in 1997.

The facility served as a tribute to Stephen Palmer, a university trustee, with his son Edgar funding the project as a lasting memorial. This naming reflected deep ties between the institution and influential local families.

The site was accessible through the university grounds and served as a hub for athletic events and competitions. Visitors should know the facility no longer exists, as the area has been redeveloped.

From 1965 to 1975, the New York Giants professional team held annual exhibition games at this facility, bringing national attention to the venue. These regular visits from a major league team elevated the site's status beyond university athletics.

Location: Princeton

Location: Mercer County

Inception: October 24, 1914

Architects: Henry Janeway Hardenbergh

Official opening: October 24, 1914

Capacity: 42000

GPS coordinates: 40.34575,-74.65003

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47