Field House, front exterior
Clemson University Libraries Exterior shot of front entrance to the Field House, prior to its being renamed Fike Recreation Center in 1966, and extensive renovation in 1975. The Field House originally consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym was added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: Field House; [Fike]; UA100_001122
Field house, front exterior
Clemson University Libraries Exterior shot of front entrance to the field house, prior to its being renamed Fike Recreation Center in 1966, and extensive renovation in 1975. The FIeld House originally consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym was added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: Field House Entire Page 13; 78-0522; 86-73; UA100_001129
Field House under construction, with James Littlejohn
Clemson University Libraries Exterior shot of Clemson College business manager J.C. Littlejohn and superintendent of buildings and grounds David Watson talking, with construction of the 1941 Field House addition in the background. The Field House originally consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym was added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: [Construction of Field House]; [Fike]; [David Watson, left; J. C. Littlejohn, right]; UA100_001120
Field House, campus view
Clemson University Libraries South-facing aerial shot of the original Field House, consisting of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930 (on left); a smaller gym added prior to 1940 (on right), and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: Clemson College Field House - Series 100; before 1950, according to Bob Bradley, Sports Information Director - May, 1978. PLS?; UA100_001128
Installation of football bas-relief on 1941 Field House addition
Clemson University Libraries Exterior shot of installation of the football bas-relief, sculpted by Clemson alumnus A. Wolfe Davidson, above the entrance to the new 1941 Field House addition. The Field House originally consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym was added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: Dedication exercises for the completed College Field House were help April 11, 1941; Fike; UA100_001121
Fike Recreation Center, front exterior
Clemson University Libraries Exterior shot of front entrance to Fike Recreation Center, prior to its extensive renovation in 1975. The building, formerly known as the Field House, was renamed in 1966 by the Clemson Board of Trustees to honor IPTAY founder Dr. Rupert Fike. At the time this photo was taken, Fike Recreation Center consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee and built in 1930; a smaller gym added prior to 1940; and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room completed in 1941 The sign in front of the building reads: ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC TICKET OFFICE On back: [Before 1950]; [Fike]; Clemson College Field House - before 1950, according to Bob Bradley, Sports Information Director - may, 1978; phs fu; UA100_001123