Card Gymnasium

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Former namesDuke Gymnasium (1930–1958)
Location320 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708
Coordinates35°59′51″N 78°56′29″W / 35.997374°N 78.941392°W / 35.997374; -78.941392
Card Gymnasium
Card Gym shown behind Krzyzewskiville
Interactive map of Card Gymnasium
Former namesDuke Gymnasium (1930–1958)
Location320 Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708
Coordinates35°59′51″N 78°56′29″W / 35.997374°N 78.941392°W / 35.997374; -78.941392
OwnerDuke University
OperatorDuke University
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Opened1930
Construction cost$345,557[1]
ArchitectOffice 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.

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