Card Gymnasium
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Former namesDuke Gymnasium (1930–1958)
Location320 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708
Durham, NC 27708
OwnerDuke University
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| Former names | Duke Gymnasium (1930–1958) |
|---|---|
| Location | 320 Towerview Drive Durham, NC 27708 |
| Coordinates | 35°59′51″N 78°56′29″W / 35.997374°N 78.941392°W |
| Owner | Duke University |
| Operator | Duke University |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Construction cost | $345,557[1] |
| Architect | Office of Horace Trumbauer |
| Tenants | |
| Duke Blue Devils (Wrestling, Fencing, Men’s Basketball 1930–1939) | |
Card Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Durham, North Carolina. It was home to the Duke University Blue Devils basketball team from its opening in 1930 until Cameron Indoor Stadium opened in 1940.[2] During its years as home to the men's basketball team, it had a capacity of approximately 4,000.[3] It was originally named Duke Gymnasium before being named after former Blue Devils head basketball coach, Wilbur Wade Card, in 1958.[1] It currently serves as the home to Duke Wrestling[4] and Fencing.

