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Men's New Gymnasium / Huff Hall

The cornerstone of the 125,900 square foot [1] Men's New Gymnasium was laid June 7, 1924. [2] The $515,000 [3] gym was architected by James M. White and Charles Platt, while English Brother's Co. served as the general contractor. [4] The building was completed in 1925 and a $225,000 addition was built two years later, designed by James White. [5]

The building was later named after George A. Huff, the former Director of Athletics. [6] Huff's body lies in Mt. Hope Cemetery, his headstone lined up with the 50-yard line. [7]

Today the building plays host to four Big10 sports and seats 4500 for home games. [8]




[1] Buildings on Urbana Campus in 1944
[2] University of Illinois Archives, Building and Statue Dedication Programs: RS 2/0/808
[3] History of the Growth and Development of the Campus of The University of Illinois - Leon Tilon / Thomas O'Donnell - UI Press 1930 - p 182 and 183
[4] Dedication plaque
[5] History of the Growth and Development of the Campus of The University of Illinois - Leon Tilon / Thomas O'Donnell - UI Press 1930 - p 183
[6] Champaign News Gazette May 8, 1943
[7] Daily Illini, Oct. 28, 2002
[8] UIUC FactBook 2004
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