Varsity Gymnasium Construction, 1967, photo 2

This image shows the construction of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1967-1968. Construction equipment and supplies can be seen on the right. Justice Hall, built 1952, Bowie Hall, built 1966, and Newland Hall, built 1939, can be seen in the background. Varsity was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

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Appalachian State University

General Picture File, 2004.040, Box 6, Smith-Wright Hall, C14.1.6.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1967-1968

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1960s

Appalachian State University

Varsity Gymnasium (1968)

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings

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