Varsity Gymnasium
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| Varsity Gymnasium | |
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| Location | 530 Rivers St. Boone, North Carolina 28608 |
| Opened | December 7, 1968 |
| Owner | Appalachian State University |
| Operator | Appalachian State University |
| Construction cost | $2,054,000 |
| Tenants | Appalachian State Mountaineers (NCAA) Wrestling |
| Capacity | 8,000 |
Varsity Gymnasium is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Boone, North Carolina. It opened in 1968. It was home to the Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball teams until the Holmes Center opened in 2000.
[edit] History
The gymnasium was dedicated December 7, 1968. The original cost of the 104,000-square-foot (9,700 m²) facility was $2,000,000 USD. It had hydraulic stages, seven 172-foot (52 m) supporting beams, physiological laboratories and 8 ticket gates.[1] In addition to the main gym area, the gym also included racquetball courts and a wrestling room for team practices. The gym was located adjacent to Broome-Kirk gym, which has recently been demolished.
Concerts at Varsity Gym have included Jimmy Buffett and 38 Special.
[edit] References
- ^ Appalachian State University (1968). "Dedication Program". Varsity Gymnasium Dedication: 1–2.
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