VARSITY GYMNASIUM

'Varsity Gymnasium' is a 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Boone, North Carolina. It opened in 1968. It was home to the Appalachian State University Mountaineers basketball teams until the Holmes Center opened in 2000.

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History

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History

The gymnasium was dedicated December 7, 1968. The original cost of the 104,000 square foot facility was $2,000,000 USD. It had hydraulic stages, seven 172 foot 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.

References

1. Dedication Program, Appalachian State University, , , Varsity Gymnasium Dedication, 1968