Dukes Gymnasium Explained

Dukes Gymnasium
Coordinates:33.4973°N -80.8504°W
Architect:Blanche, John H.; Entzminger, Thomas J.
Added:September 20, 1985
Refnum:85002321

Dukes Gymnasium is a historic gymnasium located on the campus of South Carolina State University at Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, and is a two-story, brick building with a full basement and a gable on hip roof. The front façade features a five-bay brick arcade.[1] [2] It is the home venue for the South Carolina State Bulldogs women's volleyball team. Intramural Men's Basketball Scoring Record is held by Antonio D. Coleman (Spring 2002). Coleman scored 63 points in the semifinals overtime lost to SC/GA Connect. The game ended on a last second buzzer beater three pointer from Kevin Mack. The game has been heralded as one of the greatest games to be played Dukes Gymnasium ever.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: unknown . Dukes Gymnasium. South Carolina Inventory Form for Historic Districts and Individual Properties in a Multiple Property Submission . n.d.. July 1, 2014.
  2. Web site: Dukes Gymnasium, Orangeburg County (South Carolina State University Campus, Orangeburg). National Register Properties in South Carolina . South Carolina Department of Archives and History . July 1, 2014.