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The Old Gym, 1921-2007: A Last Look at an Institution

View of the Old Gym and Miller Hall in the 1920s. Opened in 1918, Miller was first a residence hall. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
View of the Old Gym and Miller Hall in the 1920s. Opened in 1918, Miller was first a residence hall. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
The same view of the Old Gym and Miller Hall from behind Davenport. Davenport was not completed till 1958. / photo by Kelly Rivas
The same view of the Old Gym and Miller Hall from behind Davenport. Davenport was not completed till 1958. / photo by Kelly Rivas
A look down Second Street includes the Old Gym and the Wilson Library. Second Street now consists of parking spaces and sidewalks. The Wilson Library opened in 1982. / photo by Kelly Rivas
A look down Second Street includes the Old Gym and the Wilson Library. Second Street now consists of parking spaces and sidewalks. The Wilson Library opened in 1982. / photo by Kelly Rivas
A view down Second Street when it was still a dirt road. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
A view down Second Street when it was still a dirt road. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
The Old Gym was the main gymnasium until the Supertents were built in 1973. Athletics classes, sporting events and even folk dances were held in the Old Gym. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
The Old Gym was the main gymnasium until the Supertents were built in 1973. Athletics classes, sporting events and even folk dances were held in the Old Gym. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
Now only aerobics classes and intramural activities are held in the Old Gym. / photo by Kelly Rivas
Now only aerobics classes and intramural activities are held in the Old Gym. / photo by Kelly Rivas
The shower and locker room unit was placed in front of the Old Gym in 1963. / photo by Kelly Rivas
The shower and locker room unit was placed in front of the Old Gym in 1963. / photo by Kelly Rivas
The Old Gym will be torn down over the summer. Groundbreaking for the new Campus Center is scheduled for Homecoming 2007. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
The Old Gym will be torn down over the summer. Groundbreaking for the new Campus Center is scheduled for Homecoming 2007. / photo courtesy of Wilson Library Archives
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