Fetzer Hall Explained

Stadium Name:Fetzer Hall
Fullname:Robert Allison Fetzer Hall
Operator:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Robert Allison Fetzer Hall is a multi-purpose sport venue on the campus of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. The building hosts several sport courts. The Fetzer Gyms A and B are used for basketball, volleyball, badminton and team handball.[1]

History

On April 12, 1976, the university's trustees approved the building plans for a new facility on the site of the Tin Can.[2] It was also revealed they were debating on what to do with the Tin Can: either move it to the east end of Fetzer Field or build a new facility like the Tin Can in that same location.[2] Prior to deciding on the future of the venue, the trustees wanted to see the cost estimates for moving the Tin Can.[2] The structure was finally demolished in 1977 to allow for the hall's construction.[3] The venue was removed with a bulldozer in early June.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: University of North Carolina Fetzer Gymnasium. www.edmondsonpa.com. 2018-05-19.
  2. News: Trustees OK plans for women's facility. The Daily Tar Heel. 3. April 12, 1976. Merton Vance. October 27, 2019. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: The Dances Linger On In Tin Can. The Charlotte Observer. 4B. July 16, 1977. Bob Quincy. October 27, 2019. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: New gym to be built on Tin Can site. The Daily Tar Heel. 3. September 23, 1977. Bruce Ellis. October 27, 2019. Newspapers.com.