Women's Gymnasium Demolition, circa 1965

This image shows the destruction of the Women's Gymnasium, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Three of the outer walls can be seen intact while the interior is mostly demolished. The Women's Gym included a basketball court, offices and classrooms, and had a swimming pool in the basement. It was designated the women's gymnasium after a second gym was constructed for men in 1934. It was demolished to provide room for an expansion of Welborn Cafeteria.

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Appalachian State University

General Picture File, 2004.040, Box 4, Gymnasium (Women), C14.1.6.4.

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Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Gymnasium (Women's) (1924)

1960-1969

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings

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