Historic BYU Women's Gym, Provo, UT
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Historic BYU Women's Gym
BYU Women's Gym
515 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
Case Lawrence purchased the historic BYU Women's Gym and has converted it into his company's headquarters. The building is PRIVATE and not open to the public.
Renovations of $1M including a new front staircase and covering and replaced all the landscaping.
515 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
- Built in 1913
- 20,000 SqFt
Case Lawrence purchased the historic BYU Women's Gym and has converted it into his company's headquarters. The building is PRIVATE and not open to the public.
Renovations of $1M including a new front staircase and covering and replaced all the landscaping.
BYU Women's Gym History
"President Brimhall obtained a [Mormon] Church appropriation for the construction of a large gymnasium-dance hall to be located on the northwest corner of Fifth North and University Avenue. Ground breaking took place November 6, 1912.... It was later decided to relocate all ladies physical education activities from the Training Building to this new building, and it was therefore referred to as the Ladies Gymnasium....
"Every effort was made in the design of this building to make it good for dancing and gymnasium activities. Approximately 100 large coil springs supported the entire floor. It was a good idea in theory, but did not work out as expected. The movement of the floor sheared off the nails used in construction of the wood floor; and it was necessary to clock up the floor, making the coil springs ineffective."
"Every effort was made in the design of this building to make it good for dancing and gymnasium activities. Approximately 100 large coil springs supported the entire floor. It was a good idea in theory, but did not work out as expected. The movement of the floor sheared off the nails used in construction of the wood floor; and it was necessary to clock up the floor, making the coil springs ineffective."
Use and Activities
The building was later occupied during the army during World War II. Even though it was called the Women's Gymnasium, several male athletic events took place in the building. The Gym, along with the Springville High Gym, was used to house the BYU mens basketball team until the construction of the Smith Fieldhouse in the 50s.
Other Activities included:
Other Activities included:
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Gymnastics
- High School and College Dances
- Social Events
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