Southwest distant view of the back (south) side of State Gymnasium, 1913

Southwest distant view of the back (south) side of State Gymnasium, 1913

Viewed from a distance, the back (south) side of State Gymnasium is visible. Lab of Mechanics, Machine Shop, Quarantine Hospital and Main Building (Beardshear Hall) can be seen on the far right. The Marston Water Tower is in the background. Building supplies are laying around the building.

State Gymnasium was constructed from 1911-1913 and originally included a swimming pool, handball courts, and a running track. During the years 1918 and 1919, the gym became a dining hall for army recruits on campus. The exterior stairs at the center of the north side were added in 1936 and include Christian Petersen sculpture panels.  A fire in 1962 caused some damage and loss of equipment. The gymnasium was renovated in 1967, which included a new track and other improvements. From 2009-2012 State Gym underwent a complete renovation project and a large addition was built on the west side including a new pool, basketball courts and running track as well as a skywalk over Union Drive connecting it to Beyer Hall.

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