Edwards Gymnasium

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Edwards Hall
Location Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Broke ground 1906
Opened 1906
Owner Ohio Wesleyan University
Operator Ohio Wesleyan University
Surface Recaflex track surface
Architect n/a
Capacity 1,800
Tenants
Wesleyan Battling Bishops (indoor track & field)
Edwards Gymnasium/Pfieffer Natatorium
Location OWU Main Campus, S. Sandusky St.
Coordinates 40°17′41″N 83°4′3″W / 40.29472°N 83.06750°W / 40.29472; -83.06750Coordinates: 40°17′41″N 83°4′3″W / 40.29472°N 83.06750°W / 40.29472; -83.06750
Area less than one acre
Built 1905
Architect J.W. Yost; Feick & Son
Governing body Private
MPS Ohio Wesleyan University TR
NRHP Reference # 85000632[1]
Added to NRHP March 18, 1985

Edwards Hall is a 1,800-seat multi-purpose arena at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, located on Sandusky Street. It is home to the Wesleyan Battling Bishops swimming and handball teams. It was named for the late John Edwards, who served on the Board of Trustees of the University and was a major benefactor to the university.

In 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places along with the Pfieffer Natatorium.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. 
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