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Bear Down Gym (Tucson, Arizona)

USA / Arizona / South Tucson / Tucson, Arizona / East University Boulevard, 1428
 gym / gymnasium - sports, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, shooting range
Historic gymnasium listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1925-1926
Architect: Roy W. Place (Lyman & Place Architects - Tucson, AZ)
Architectural style: Neoclassical influences
Areas of significance: Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation
Area: 0.3 acres
Also known as: Men's Gymnasium, University of Arizona (NRHP name)
Date added to NRHP: 10/4/1990
Notes: The basement of the gym houses a firing range, used for practice and classes by the ROTC.
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Down_Gym
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Coordinates:   32°13'52"N   110°57'0"W

Comments

  • old cat (guest)
    Formerly home of the basketball team, this also served as housing for a number of Navy recruits during World War Two. While the bleachers are gone I got a feel for how loud this place could get during a national club volleyball tournament where about 30 rabid fans in the rafters at the far end of the gym caused so much noise, a shouted conversation could not be heard at the entrance on the other side.
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