An alumni campaign to finance construction of a gymnasium to memorialize Techmen who had died in World War I began in 1919, 和 resulting War Memorial Gymnasium was completed in 1926. Varsity 篮球 games were played in the gym from 1926 to 1961. 的 facility was also used as an auditorium, 跳舞, and exhibition hall; radio and television offices; and 校友 Association offices. Initially called the World War I Memorial Gymnasium, the structure was closed in 1972 for significant renovation and expansion, reopening in 1975. A 1992 flash flood caused damage that necessitated remodeling.
战争纪念馆
370 Drillfield Drive
的 building is 首页 to Recreational Sports gym facilities and is used by the School of Education 和 Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise.
的 gym provides students, 教师, and staff an area to pursue sport and recreational activities, such as racquetball, 篮球, 有氧运动, 和游泳.
的 弗吉尼亚理工大学 Police Department maintains a substation in the building.
建筑历史
- Originally Built:
- 1926
- 映射网格:
- M-6
- Abbreviation / Number:
- 健身房/ 182
- 坐标:
- 37.22629, -80.42059