Fike Recreation Center, conceptual renderingClemson University LibrariesArchitectural rendering of the proposed renovation to Fike Recreation Center, which was completed in 1975. Rendering appears to be conceptual; both the landscape and the building differ significantly from the final renovation. On back: [Fike Recreation Center sketch]; Series 100; Buildings - Fike Field House; UA100_001124
Fike Recreation Center, front exteriorClemson University LibrariesExterior 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
Fike Recreation Center, rear exteriorClemson University LibrariesPhoto of south-facing rear of 1975 addition to Fike Recreation Center. The exterior of the "little gym" in the original Field House complex is visible on the far left, and can be distinguished from the newer addition by the change in brick color and architectural styles. The original Field House consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room completed in 1941. On back: [Fike Recreation Center]; 900379-23; UA100_001127
Fike Recreation Center, side entranceClemson University LibrariesExterior shot of west side entrance to Fike Recreation Center, showing the dividing between the new brick of the 1975 addition (right of entrance) and the old brick of the "little gym" in the original Field House complex (left of entrance). The original Field House consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room completed in 1941. On back: New part of Fike Recreation Center; Fike 1982; UA100-001126
Filmy dome spidersClemson University Arthropod CollectionWritten on slide: Filmy dome spiders; Linyphia marginata; Photo by E.L. Manigault Fairmont, W. VA.