Wilson College Athletics
Title
Wilson College Athletics
Publisher
C. Elizabeth Boyd '33 Archives, Wilson College
Rights
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Collection Items
Gym Interior
Labeled Gymnasium Interior this picture shows the inside of the gym in 1906 with students using the equipment
New Gymnasium
The “new” gymnasium was completed in 1900.
“Like all healthy girls, the students are interested in athletics and outdoor sports. The large grounds afford ample space for tennis and hockey, and the Conococheague invites to canoeing. The gymnasium has…
“Like all healthy girls, the students are interested in athletics and outdoor sports. The large grounds afford ample space for tennis and hockey, and the Conococheague invites to canoeing. The gymnasium has…
Original Gymnasium
The original gymnasium was built in 1877. It was 40 x 70 feet with a hardwood exercise floor suitable for skating and bowling. It was equipped with dumbbells, rings and other “needful appliances”.
Penn Hall Equestrian Center
The Penn Hall Equestrian Center includes The Hawthorne Arena – An indoor arena equipped with observation bleachers, shadowless lighting and rubber-sand-sawdust footing
Pool
The natatorium at Wilson College no longer exists. In 1912 students began to raise funds for a swimming pool which was completed in 1917. Students were then required to pass a basic swimming test before graduating.
