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University of Iowa Field House Opens
The University of Iowa introduced it's newest addition to campus with the opening of the Field House Recreation Center in 1927. The Field House was then home to Mens and Womens basketball, swimming, indoor track, and wrestling. Credit: http://tinyurl.com/7cq2uuf -
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History of the University of Iowa Field House
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"Butterfly" Swim Stroke Invented
Stroke Introduced The butterfly, which is olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps' strongest stroke, was invented by a man named Jack Siege in the Field House pool in 1935. This was one of the first of many contributions the Field House has made to society over the years. Credit: http://tinyurl.com/75togfq -
Iowa Hosts NCAA Tournament Regional Finals
Texas Western The University of Iowa played host to four NCAA tournament regional chamnpionships within a span of ten years. in 1954, 1956, 1964, and 1966 games were played in the Field House. In 1966, Texas Western won the title, the first team to to win a championship with an all African-American starting line-up. Credit: http://tinyurl.com/78xmbph -
Iowa's Prestigious year in Sports
Iowa Wrestling Iowa's men's basketball team advanced to the Final Four on the same night that legendary coach Dan Gable brought home his third straight championship. He would go on to win nine in a row. Fans of all ages packed the Field House in anticipation of both teams arrivals. Credit: http://tinyurl.com/6moqbo9 -
Carver-Hawkeye Arena Opens
Iowa Basketball In 1983 Carver-Hawkeye Arena opened up and men's and women's basketball teams moved into Carver-Hawkeye Arena. At this point the Field House still housed other sports but after a few years they were all moved to Carver-Hawkeye. credit: http://tinyurl.com/7kryqtc -
Field House starts renovation process
The Field House went under four different renovations beginning in 1985. Trying to keep up with new buildings in the area was a struggle but the Field House remained open and remained one of the most popular places on campus. credit: http://tinyurl.com/7s86f9h -
Iowa hosts NCAA Finals
The Field House hosted the 2000 NCAA Gymnastic Finals. It was the first time that the University of Iowa had hosted a NCAA finals in any sport. The Field House remains the only building on campus to host a championship event. credit: http://tinyurl.com/bwr8vtg -
President Obama Visits
Obama's Visit In 2010, President Barack Obama visited the University of Iowa Field House to talk about his health insurance reform law. The Field House is the only building at Iowa to host the President of the United States of America. credit: http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/obama/ -
Construction Beginning
The Board of Regents approved the start of construction on the Field House to begin in the Fall of 2012. Construction will knock out the main entry way to Field House. The Field House is one of Iowa's oldest buildings so this construction process is only the start to a dramatic change for the university. Credit: http://tinyurl.com/bvjr24s -
Field House to be Vacated and Demolished
Field House Today The Board of Regents has a proposal to to vacate and demolish the Field House in order to make way for an expansion of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clincis. Another building is in the prelimary stages of being built south of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in order to accomadate for what will be lost. credit: http://recserv.uiowa.edu/Apps/Facilities/FieldHouse.aspx
