Varsity Gymnasium

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Varsity Gymnasium
Map
Location530 Rivers Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
OwnerAppalachian State University
OperatorAppalachian State University
Capacity8,000
Construction
OpenedDecember 7, 1968
Construction cost$2.054 million
Tenants
Appalachian State Mountaineers wrestling (NCAA)

Varsity Gymnasium is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose

ROTC
program.

History

The gymnasium was dedicated December 7, 1968. The original cost of the 104,000-square-foot (9,700 m2) facility was $2 million

USD. It had hydraulic stages, seven 172-foot (52 m) supporting beams, physiological laboratories and 8 ticket gates.[1]
In addition to the main court area, the gym also included racquetball courts and still houses the school's wrestling room for team practices. The gym is located adjacent to Roess Dining Hall and directly next to Rivers Street. It was located next to Broome-Kirk gym, which has since been demolished.

Concerts at Varsity Gym have included Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Phish and 38 Special.

  • Exterior
    Exterior
  • This image depicts the Varsity Gymnasium from the opposite side of the previous image, showing the building from the perspective of a viewer standing next to Anne Belk Hall. The Roess Dining Hall can be seen to the side of the gym
    Exterior
  • Interior
    Interior

References

  1. ^ Appalachian State University (1968). "Dedication Program". Varsity Gymnasium Dedication: 1–2.

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