Rec Hall
Rec Hall | |
Women's gymnastics (1965–present) (1965–1996, 2024 (One game))Women's volleyball (1976–present) Men's volleyball (1977–present) Wrestling (1929–present) Men's basketball (1929–1996, 2013 (One game), 2015 (Two games), 2024 (One game)) Women's basketball |
Recreation Building, often referred to as Rec Hall, is a
History
20th century
Prior to the opening of Rec Hall in 1929, Penn State's indoor
The architect was Charles Z. Klauder, who designed the University of Pennsylvania's Palestra in Philadelphia. The Georgian design of Rec Hall was chosen to harmonize with other new structures on campus.
Rec Hall has undergone several renovations over its history. In the 1990s, the drop ceiling that was installed in the 1960s was removed, and the building's original roof line was restored, exposing the open steel truss ceiling and upper windows. Along with this, lighting and building acoustics also have been improved.
21st century
In 2005, electronic LED scoreboards were installed and lower seating bowl bleachers were replaced. Renovation of Rec Hall's south wing was completed in 2006, including expansion of the student fitness center.
The largest crowd in Rec Hall history, 8,600, witnessed the men's basketball team defeat
Penn State teams have won five national championships in Rec Hall, including in boxing in 1929 and 1932, in wrestling in 1953, and in men's gymnastics in 1960 and 2007.[3]
The men's basketball team has played sporadically in the Rec Hall since leaving, playing once in 2013, twice in 2015, and once in 2024. The women's basketball team returned to the Rec Hall for one game in 2024.[4]